PART-TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Part-Time Position, Starting at $15 an hour

Hours: Flexible (Please specify desired hours in application)

Location: Shakopee, MN

Join our dedicated production team at Voyager Snacks, a company on a mission to hand-craft great tasting snacks to fuel all of life’s adventures. As an energetic, diligent, and passionate Production Assistant, you will play a crucial role in creating gourmet popcorn and handcrafted trail mixes that satisfy our customers’ cravings.

As a part-time Production Assistant, you will report to and collaborate with the Production Manager to fulfill customer orders. Your responsibilities will include labeling, packaging, packing orders, cleaning/maintaining our production facility, and performing other warehouse tasks.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Actively contribute to achieving team goals

Manually label, fill, and seal snack bags using machinery

Assist in producing gourmet popcorn in copper kettles and preparing trail mix blends

Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, conduct regular equipment checks

Receive product deliveries, operate pallet jacks, and prepare pallets for shipment

Move inventory and materials across facilities

Sort, organize, and store inventory in designated locations

Comprehensive training for all tasks will be provided

Position Requirements:

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in problem-solving, time management, and teamwork, with the ability to work independently when necessary

Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Tolerance for noise and strong fragrances

Physical ability to stand, sit, move, squat, and walk for extended periods

Capacity to lift 50 pounds or more on a regular basis

Previous experience driving a forklift is a bonus, but not required

Food production experience is not required, but preference may be given to candidates with related experience. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits:

Starting wage of $15 an hour, with potential for an increase after a 90-day training period and evaluation

Monthly allotment of gourmet snacks to take home

Access to premium snacks daily

Opportunities to learn more about all aspects of snack production