Job in a Nutshell   The Production Support is a fast paced and physically demanding position. The production support position is responsible for assisting the bulk automation production department in a variety of ways:  wrapping pallets, staging finished goods, replenishing pallets and packaging material, and assisting with housekeeping efforts. This position must maintain a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to co-workers and fellow team members

Job in a Nutshell:  The Bulk Production Lead position is responsible for leading a team of employees in the Semi- automated packaging room.  This position monitors daily schedules, efficiencies, work quality, documentation, and adherence to Food Safety guidelines.  The Production Lead position provides training, vacation relief, equipment trouble-shooting, any other duties under the direction of production management; Keeps management informed of daily activities and significant issues; Promotes a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among production crews, maintenance, sanitation, and quality assurance. 

Job Summary   The Bulk Order Puller is responsible for picking daily bulk foods orders at the Distribution Center for Natural Grocers.  The order puller uses a RF gun and electric rider pallet jack to pull product, palletize, and label the finished pallets for shipment to our stores. The order pullers work together with Grocery, Shipping and other warehouse departments by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to co-workers and fellow team members.  The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00-3:30 PM; must be flexible with hours around holiday schedules.

The Job in a Nutshell: The Maintenance Repairs Technician position is responsible for developing and performing preventative and corrective maintenance on bulk bagging production equipment at the Natural Grocers Distribution Center.  This position is also responsible for timely repairs to equipment during processing, and general warehouse repairs and maintenance.   This position is scheduled Monday through Friday and may include some holidays.

Job Summary   The Machine Operator is responsible for the daily setup and operation of food packaging equipment at the Distribution Center. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, bulk foods, baggers, and labelers.

Job in a Nutshell: The Quality Assurance Lead Sanitation Technician position is a working lead responsible for overseeing and assisting with timely cleaning of production equipment, parts, utensils, and other areas of the Natural Grocers Distribution Center.  This position will be responsible for following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and GMPs, and for ensuring the sanitation team does the same.  The QA Sanitation Lead Technician will be required to train new employees in the department; ensure duties are completed on time to keep production on schedule; perform post clean inspections; maintain inventory of sanitation supplies; participate in facility audits; and complete all required documentation

Job Summary The role of the Relief Operator position is to support the production and sanitation teams by providing proficient coverage in any position where a team member is absent, or a temporary vacancy exists.  The Relief Operator’s daily assignment will be at the discretion of the Department Supervisor or Team Lead based on daily attendance.  The ideal candidate for this position should demonstrate flexibility and eagerness to learn and develop as a leader while supporting the team overall. 

Job Summary   The QA Sanitation Technician position is responsible for production machines and production room sanitation while complying with food safety requirements at the Distribution Center of Natural Grocers. This position will be responsible for following Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The QA Sanitation Technician will be required to perform cleaning to keep production on schedule; perform sanitation inspections; maintain inventory of sanitation supplies; and complete all required documentation.