Company description

Curio Spice Co. is a certified B Corp(R) dedicated to finding unique, organic spices around the world, sourcing them responsibly and bringing them together in artful blends. We operate a brick and mortar store and kitchen in Cambridge, MA where we sell pure spices, spice blends, and spice accessories, as well as teach classes and hold events. We aim to create an intense sensory and educational experience for people who visit our shop and to bring them closer to the communities of farmers around the world who cultivate these flavors. Our products are sold directly to customers online, used by chefs, and sold at other retail stores across North America. We are an independent, woman-owned benefit corporation and certified B Corp (TM).

Job description

Join our growing team! The Spice Packer & Receiver will work out of our brand new production facility in Winchester center (some training to happen in Cambridge). Main duties include packing spices (either by hand, or by operating a filling machine) and batching/storing/allocating them appropriately for retail and wholesale orders. Other duties include receiving shipments and assisting with maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.

Position Type: Non-Exempt FT 30-40 hrs

Schedule: Flexible

Location: Winchester, MA

Reports To: Operations Coordinator

Direct Reports: 0

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Pack Spices

1. 1. 1. Following direction from Operations and Wholesale Coordinators, pack spices for retail and wholesale orders
      2. Observe first-in-first-out procedures, batch tracking, and safety sealing for items
      3. Assist with gathering items for wholesale orders or restocking shipments for the retail space in Cambridge
      4. Operate and perform basic maintenance on packing machine
         

• Receive Shipments

1. 1. 1. Receive incoming shipments at Winchester facility against purchase orders
      2. Document and communicate any issues/damages to shipments with management
      3. Organize and store incoming shipments according to Curio procedures
         

• Miscellaneous Duties

1. 1. Complete assigned cleaning and maintenance tasks throughout the facility
   2. Assist in keeping spice and packaging storage organized

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently
• Communications skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Commitment of 1 year minimum

We Prefer

• Experience in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience in packing or production lines
• Interest in working for a mission-driven company
• Interest in food, spices, and global cuisines

We Offer

• Health care benefits
• PTO and sick time
• Flexible hours
• Learning opportunities and team-building events
• All the spices you could ever need!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline