We are looking for a full-time on-site Bottling and Packaging Team Leader to perform a range of tasks related to getting our products out to the door to our customers. We're also looking to recruit an entirely new Bottling and Packaging Team. So the successful candidate will be able to both initially learn and take on Team Member Responsibilities (see below) as the new team is being recruited, and then immediately transition to taking on Team Leader Responsibilities (see below) including the training, oversight and management of the newly recruited Team Members.

Basically, this is a "Learn. Do. Teach. Manage." opportunity to quickly (i) learn what we do and how we do it, (ii) build a small team from the ground up, (iii) manage the team.

You will be working directly with the company Founder and CEO and other senior management.

Team Member Responsibilities:

Sanitize product containers (bottles, jugs, buckets etc.) prior to filling with product
Accurately pour products into containers and fill containers using automated bottling equipment
Cap and seal containers
Carefully apply product labels and batch labels to containers
Assemble boxes, and package products per instructions we provide
Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure that packing specifications are met
Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records
Clean & sanitize containers, lines, and work areas using cleaning solutions and hand tools
Move inventory using hand carts, and manual pallet jacks (for heavy items, training provided)
Assist with loading on trucks
Perform other similar duties as assigned

Team Leader Responsibilities:

Recruit Team Members
Train Team Members
Oversee Team Members
Maintain inventory of all bottling, packaging and shipping supplies
Order all necessary bottling, packaging and shipping supplies from vendors
Create and manage all work schedules for Team Members
Manage Amazon inventory levels and determine when and how many products need to be sent to Amazon using forecasting tools

Requirements:

At least 1 year of relevant work experience
Must have a college degree
Must be computer efficient with Excel, Word, etc.
Must be on-time all the time
Must be able to read, speak, and understand English fluently
Must be organized and detail-oriented
Must be a team player
Must thrive in fast-paced environment
Must not mind getting a little dirty
Must be able to handle the physical workload (lift 50-pound packages without injury)

Other information:

This position is based in North Bethesda, MD and cannot be performed remotely
This is not a standard 9-5 position
Work attire is very casual - location is a warehouse environment
Successful employees receive stock options and become co-owners of the company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Rockville, MD 20852 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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