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Daily assignments are directed by the Department Supervisor or Team Lead to meet real-time staffing needs, requiring a high degree of adaptability. The ideal candidate is a proactive learner dedicated to supporting the team while actively developing the skills necessary for future leadership.\nApplications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.10/07/2026\nResponsibilities\nMain Ingredients:\nMaster and execute the responsibilities of all non-lead roles across both the production and sanitation departments.\nSets up and adjust processing and packaging lines to ensure daily operational readiness.\nConvert raw materials into finished products in strict accordance with the production schedule.\nExecutes all required documentation for production and sanitation compliance\nUpholds peak efficiency and accuracy across all machine operations and packaging stages\nAudits labels and finished packaging to ensure total accuracy and quality standards.\nConducts routine cleaning, troubleshooting equipment, and corrective mechanical adjustments.\nFacilitates the teardown and reassembly of complex packaging machinery.\nManages wash equipment and balers, including the systematic removal of waste and recyclables.\nUtilizes electric pallet jacks and automated wrapping equipment for material movement.\nReplenishes production lines consistently to ensure a steady flow of packaging materials.\nCoordinates comprehensive pre-operational setups to prepare for the upcoming production week.\nPerforms all tasks in a manner that promotes safety of crew members\nPerforms all tasks in compliance with Food Safety standards\nAdheres to all SSOP, Allergen, and HACCP protocols to ensure total compliance with safety and quality standards.\nWhile this outline covers core responsibilities, all team members are expected to maintain a \"hands-on\" approach, contributing flexibly to any task required to ensure operational excellence and the company’s continued growth.\nQualifications\nRecipe for Success:\nHigh School diploma, GED or equivalent experience is required\nMinimum 2 years’ recent experience in operating food production machinery preferred\nKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production preferred\nAbility to follow written and verbal work instructions as provided\nMust be able to meet daily and weekly deadlines\nMust have good attention to detail, including accuracy and thoroughness\nBasic computer skills required; working knowledge of production systems required\nMust have strong written and verbal communication skills \nMust be team-oriented and flexible to changing demands \nAbility to work with others in a fast-paced team environment \nMust be reliable and on time every day\nAble to work in seasonally warm or cool environment\nAbility to obtain NGVC certification electric pallet jack\nThis job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to him/her by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.\n\nHere’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:\nAll Crew Members\nBirthday Bonus Pay \nVitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually) \nHoliday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed\nPaid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure \nPaid Nutrition Education \ngood4u Crew Member Discount \n{N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program) \nRegular, Scheduled Pay Increases \nAdvancement Opportunities and Career Development \nHealth and Wellness Program \nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) \nEmployee Referral Program\nFull-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)\nMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance \nPaid Parental Leave \nPaid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance) \nCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance \nCompany Paid Life Insurance \nVoluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance \nRetirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match \nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) \nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match \nDiversity Statement\nAt the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.\nAt Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. 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