Product Handling Taster I

Company & Culture:

At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• 1-2 years of previous experience in quality, food/beverage, or manufacturing

Job Description:

A Product Handling Taster I is responsible for performing the sensory tasting on all product lines and varieties.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in the training of newly hired Product Handlers
• Conduct walkthroughs of fermentation and conditioning areas to provide updates on product properties to internal customers
• Utilize knowledge of enjoy by dates and special customer requirements to coordinate with Associates in Logistics and Warehouse to ensure products are within the needed specifications before releasing to the customer
• Respond to concerns from Product Handlers when product does not meet specifications and assist management in recommending solutions to meet customer demands
• Reference target Brix, pH, and CO₂ to determine whether product meets release criteria
• Report and assisting in resolving any inconsistency between product sample taste and quality
• Model, reinforce, and demonstrate safe work practices and procedures, including wearing required PPE and following OSHA safety guidelines
• Support Quality Assurance with projects and initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Details:

• Work Hours: 12:30AM-9:30AM
• Work Attire: Use good judgement, keeping in mind the nature of the work, each employee’s own safety and the safety of others, and the need to interact with the public.
• Pay Range: $17.65-18.90/hr

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.