Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse AssistantReports to: Production ManagerLocation: 759 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Non-ExemptStatus: Non-UnionRate Band: $20.00 / hourPosition Summary: The Warehouse Assistant is an important member of our team, assisting the production team in prep work, replenishing production equipment, preparation of packaging materials, high levels of sanitation and maintaining our exacting level of quality throughout our factory. Working with a great team of dedicated artisanal crafters, this candidate is tasked with assisting in the day-to-day production of our high quality yogurts and products including: extruding yogurt at the end of the day from our yogurt pasteurizing machines, preparing supplies and ingredients for the following day's production, and assisting in maintaining a clean working environment.General Responsibilities:Learn & follow specific step-by-step instructions in the vat extrusion production process while maintaining a high level of care in designated tasksMaintain a high level of sanitation throughout production facility to ensure food safety and longevity of productMaintain an organized and clean workspace to ensure maximum efficiency and safetyComplete tasks in a timely manner designated by production procedures and managementSupport daily factory upkeep, including removing trash and recycling from all receptacles, breaking down cardboard and cleaning employee areas.Maintain daily full facility sanitation by mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming common areas such as the employee lunchroom, restrooms, offices, warehouse, and production spaces.Specific Tasks:Follow standard operating procedures to properly extrude yogurt from our (3) 80-gallon vats: Properly store extruded yogurt as per food safety guidelinesFollow proper cleaning and sanitizing proceduresMaintain a high level of caution and delicateness when working in the vat roomRefill vats with milk to prepare for next production runMaintain a high level of sanitation and organization: Hand wash and sanitize all equipment and surfaces during and between each step of productionMaintain order and organization of equipment, supplies and ingredients throughout production facility and warehouse spaceFollow food safety guidelines regarding product temperature throughout productionMaintain a high level of personal hygiene in production utilizing proper handwashing technique and use of provided gloves, hairnets, linens, etc.Periodically perform full facility deep cleaning procedures in order to maintain high level of sanitation and prevent contamination of finished productsPhysical Requirements & Expectations:You are expected to be able to work alongside the rest of the team, demonstrating proper & safe operational technique as outlined in training.We expect you to show up on time and remain on site during your scheduled shiftMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.Must be able to stand for up to 4 consecutive hours.Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.