Production Associate

Job Title:

Production Associate I Department:
Production

Reports to:

Production Manager

Status:
Full Time, 40+ hours per week, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Competitive Wage, Great Benefits!

Open until filled

Hummingbird Wholesale is a small, family and employee-owned & operated company distributing organic food throughout the Pacific Northwest and into northern California. We are a team of highly engaged and extraordinarily productive people who are inspired to work hard, have fun, and give our very best at all times. We are motivated by our mission, vision, and values. We work effectively & efficiently, and enjoy connecting with each other through our daily work.

We endeavor to serve people and the planet by providing the highest quality, most nutritious foods, grown as locally and sustainably as possible to nourish the body, mind, and soul. We practice principles of ecological & social justice in our business operation, and strive for minimum packaging and waste. We value long-term relationships with farmers, vendors, coworkers, and customers.

Do you want to work at an Employee-Owned Company that is rated one of the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon?

In January 2023, Hummingbird owners Charlie and Julie Tilt made a bold move by transitioning their ownership of the company to an Employee Owned Purpose Trust, securing and guiding the mission and values of the business into perpetuity. The Purpose Trust was established to serve as a co-creator of life-enhancing, inclusive, and healthy food systems for our regional and global community.

We invite you to join us as we work together to transform the world toward a sustainable food production system which supports the health of the people who depend on it, as well as the earth’s precious ecosystems.

We think so! Creating a positive, safe, and healthy work environment is central to our mission and values. From our weekly, all-company huddles where we share what's going on in each department and our quarterly profit-sharing program, to unique benefits like our coworker annual self-care stipend, we walk our talk.

We offer competitive wages and generous benefits and perks including health insurance with an HSA option, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick leave, 401(k), profit sharing, self-care funds, wholesale pricing on Hummingbird products and with a curated list of local vendors, and more!

The Production Associate is an integral part of the Hummingbird Team and is responsible for safely and efficiently producing high-quality and consistent product in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring that Hummingbird product is available to our customers. The Production Associate is responsible for repackaging, manufacturing, cleaning, and recording activities to fulfill the company’s goals of making safe, clean, high-quality food.

The Production Associate upholds department values of safety (physical and food); product availability and quality; efficiency of production; and development of people and processes in all activities in the Production Department while actively striving to help the company fulfill its mission.

• Use all company systems in compliance with the Mission Statement, Core Values, and established policies and procedures.
• Participate and contribute to a strong safety culture by working safely and supporting safety among coworkers.
• Uphold the highest standard of food safety by following all policies and procedures in the Food Safety Plan applicable to the job title.
• Comply with all applicable company, governmental, and regulatory agency policies and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in department and all company meetings and trainings.
• Give great customer service, understanding that every relationship counts. Build mutually rewarding long term relationships with coworkers, customers, vendors, and community.
• Receive and place calls and text messages in a friendly and professional manner.
• Utilize principles of continuous improvement (LEAN) in collaboration with co-workers, as trained, to reduce waste, improve customer outcomes, and…