Seasonal Operations Associate

This position is designed to help W.S. Badger Co. during the busy season, beginning in January, and wrapping up in early July. The Seasonal Operations Team Member supports the Badger mission and principles as a member of the Operations Team and will work primarily in production, but will also assist in shipping, amazon, packaging, and other departments as needed.

• Package and assemble according to Badger and customer standard for products.
• Assemble gift sets and POPs for customers’ orders according to specifications.
• Work in production as requested.
• Understand and comply with all cGMP and safety requirements for working in Production.
• Support Lead Operator by assisting with the job preparation. For example, preparing boxes and labels, setting up and staging packaging/components, and setting up the lot coder.
• Complete training and demonstrate ability to perform line clearance and line check.
• Perform beginning and end of day procedures, including powering on and off equipment and ensuring that everything is safely turned off at the end of the day.

• Understand and perform cleaning/sanitation requirements for small implements, pumps, hose and tanks cleaned with carrier oil.
• Understand and comply with cleaning requirements for anything coming in contact with raw materials or finished product.

• Understand and assist in filling out logs and prepping paperwork.
• Perform offloading procedures for all filling lines and the quality standards for each product.
• Understand inventory controls, and the allocating and transferring process for packaging materials.
• Complete count scale training and understand when to use it.
• Pick and pack orders as directed.
• Maintain quality control standards on all work.
• Contribute to an accurate and organized inventory by recording assembled products and kits and accurately picking orders.
• Participate in daily and weekly cleanup of workspace.
• Attend department trainings and meetings.
• Weekends as requested.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment at Badger by reporting any issues or injuries immediately and participating in all safety training.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by the Production Supervisor, Fulfillment Supervisor or Packaging Shift Lead or Supervisor.

Pay is $16.25/hr

• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.
• Working knowledge of basic computer and MS Office systems.

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and through written means.
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Physical requirements for the job include but are not limited to standing and bending; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; pulling and pushing a shipping cart; grasping and reaching for small objects; repeatedly throughout a typical 8-hour shift; as well as the ability to walk significant distances over the course of the day. When working in production, be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Employees must be able to perform these essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Paid Time Off
• Discounted Product
• Use of Badger gym and equipment
• Free Organic/locally sourced lunch (when working 5+hours days)