Commissary Makery Associate Full Time

The Buff City Story

We're on a mission to create handmade products that are free of harsh ingredients and full of nourishing plant-based goodies to make your skin happy.

Why We Make Soap

Can we get on our soapbox a minute? Most of the trusted brands you're washing up with are made with detergents, chemicals and tallow, which is just another name for cow fat (umm gross). Sulfates, artificial detergents and parabens can cause irritation, trigger allergies and have other unpleasant side effects. That doesn't exactly say "refreshing shower" to us. So we set out on a mission to find an alternative. After learning more about commercial soap ingredients, we found ourselves in a bit of a lather about the whole business. In 2013, we began experimenting with soap recipes that are safe for your skin and contain ingredients you can actually pronounce. After making a few big messes, we created something wonderful and Buff City Soap was born.

Our Soap Makery

We handcraft each bar of Buff City soap in what we call our Soap Makeries. Each of our locations makes every product sold right there, where you can see exactly what goes into the products you put on your body. It's a bit of a mad lab stocked with ingredients like rose petals, lavender buds, hemp seed oil, shea butter, charcoal, and tea tree oil. Even our body scrubs are squeaky clean with natural exfoliants like chopped loofah bits, crushed walnut shells, and poppy seeds. What you will never see are artificial detergents, surfactants, dyes, or other harsh chemicals. We even have our fragrances manufactured for us to ensure they are free of phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde containing/forming ingredients. You can customize your products with the scent (or non-scent) of your choice and the ingredients that you prefer. The possibilities are endless!

Job Title

This position will be based out of the Ankeny, IA Support Center Makery, and will report to the Makery Manager. The desired candidate must be able to communicate in all manners effectively in a professional manner and possess good organizational skills including attention to detail and accuracy. A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty at an above satisfactory level, and handle multiple projects in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce handmade, plant-based bath and body care products from a variety of recipes and ingredients.
• Efficient and precise operation and strict adherence to material handling procedures.
• Ensure product knowledge and production skills in order to achieve quality products and shipment goals.
• Collaborate with Manager to schedule accordingly for production goals.
• Track and report on production performance, shipments, and timelines.
• General cleaning and commissary maintenance.
• Ensure and protect brand standards during and throughout the production process.
• Quality control all products during production process and before shipping.
• Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies.
• Collaborates with team members, vendors and end-users to address and resolve any production needs.
• Meet production requirements on or before deadlines.
• Completes periodic inventory audits.
• Must be able to communicate to management in a professional, concise manner.
• Ability to use good judgement in a self-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
• Candidate should expect to work five days per week, and approximately a 30-to-45-hour work schedule depending on production needs and hourly or salary status.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Warm, friendly attitude, and ability to demonstrate personal composure during times of uncertainty and change.
• Responsible and proven ability to maintain scheduling commitments.
• Ability to adapt and utilize resources in a fun and fast-paced environment.
• A passion for learning our products, brand, and professional development.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must not be sensitive to various scents and fragrances
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist and stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to work independently and alone during shifts as business needs require.

Applicant Statement

I certify that my answers to all questions are true and correct without any consequential omissions of any kind whatsoever. I further understand that any material omissions, false, misleading or otherwise incorrect statements made on this application or during the pre-employment process may be grounds for cancellation of this application or, if I am employed at the time it is discovered, my immediate termination. I give the employer the right to contact and obtain information from all references, employers, educational institutions and to otherwise verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application. I hereby release from liability the employer and its representatives for seeking, gathering and using such information and all other persons, corporations, or organizations for furnishing such information. I understand that the employer is an equal opportunity employer and as such does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and without prior notice, except as may be required by law. I understand that this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration and that no representative of the employer, other than an authorized officer, has the authority to make any assurances to the contrary. I further understand that any such assurances must be in writing and signed by an authorized officer. I understand it is the company's policy not to refuse to hire a qualified individual with a disability because of that person's need for a reasonable accommodation as required by the ADA. I also understand that if I am hired, I will be required to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization. Finally, I understand that this application is current for only 90 days, and at the conclusion of this time, if I have not heard from the employer and still wish to be considered for employment, it will be necessary to fill out a new application.

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour