Gewürzhaus is a Melbourne-grown, family-owned retailer with a growing national network of stores and online sales. We mill and blend over 100 bespoke spice, salt, sugar and tea blends for our self-scoop concept stores, supported by high quality home and gift wares. We love to cook, we love to create and we are fierce in our mission to nurture cooking at home. Sound like you? Read on...
About the role
Our production team have the meticulous task of ensuring every product is produced with care and quality. As production assistant you will assist with the completion of daily production tasks and support the day-to-day operation within our production facility at our head office in Collingwood. Key responsibilities include;
- The filling and packaging of spice jars, pouches, and other containers
- Preparation of raw materials, ingredients, and equipment for production runs
- Manually labelling and sealing products
- Operation of basic production equipment or machinery including hand-fillers, bench-top fillers and labelling machines etc
- Assisting with the setup and cleaning of equipment between product runs
- Completion of daily cleaning, set up and pack down tasks to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the production area
- Assisting with the daily restock of production materials or materials for special production runs as required
- Working collaboratively with the broader team to meet daily production targets
- Delivering products which are food safe and meet quality standards and specifications.
This position exists within a fast-paced, hands-on factory setting with exposure to various spices and herbs (strong aromas may be present). The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and provided daily.
This is a dynamic production facility, daily responsibilities may change to reflect new processes, equipment or operational needs as the facility grows and production volumes scale. This will be supported by relevant training and upskilling.
Opportunity for a permanent position available for the right candidate.
Who we are looking for
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or production is an advantage
- You have a high-level attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
- Basic proficiency in math and measuring
- Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
- You adapt well to repetitious task-based work
- A team player with good communication skills
- You are punctual and reliable and motivated to achieve common goals
If you have the passion and experience for this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please use submit your application including your CV with a cover letter answering the following questions:
1. Describe your relationship to food and cooking, both now and as a child.
2. What attributes do you believe would make you successful in this role?
Pay: $32.18 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
