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About the Position

Part time: 20-30 hrs; 3 full 8 hrs days or 5 part days - we'll work with you

The right candidate will grow into full time and more tasks.

Full time: Monday - Friday, generally 8am - 4pm

Our production team members are responsible for quality control and handling dried seaweeds that will be sold on our website and in retail stores nationally. It's the responsibility of this position to assess quality of raw materials before packing.

Full time team members will be cross trained in different areas for opportunities in job variety, including packing and assembling items. This position can grow based on the interests and skills of the individual.

Responsibilities of Part Time include:

• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Work fast & efficient
• Quality control on products - culling the lessor grade for other uses
• Perform a handful of repetitive tasks
• Perform lite data entry into our ERP inventory system

Full time could additionally include:

• Perform a multitude of repetitive tasks that allow each day to feel different
• Assembling- raw material to final product
• Running small equipment
• Other options may be available based on skill set

Requirements for any position:

• Great attention to detail: noticing discrepancies in material, system or packaging on a day to day basis.
• Dexterity and fine motor skills; many tasks require physically detailed skills
• We are a scent-free and organic facility. This means that smoking as well as the use of scented detergents, perfumes/colognes, etc are prohibited on the property.

If a full time part of the team:

• Must work well with others! This is a highly teamed-based role - you will be working in collaboration with a small team to complete the tasks of the day.
• Must be adaptive! Sometimes things don't work the way we expect, or sometimes we try something a new way. An adaptive attitude towards change, new tasks, or situations is highly valued.
• Must be able to communicate clearly. Want to try something new? Are you not comfortable with a task? Being able to voice your ideas and needs is important to us. We value your input.

Valued Interests or skills - not essential:

• Minor maintenance, fixing & problem solving
• An interest in health food or love of food
• Warehouse experience
• A love of our environment & community
• Experience maintaining small automated production equipment

Work environment & culture:

• We are a “slow growth” company where patience & persistence are at the heart of our sustainable practices
• We have a unique culture, with many long-term employees, who are friendly, nurturing and collaborative
• We believe in work life balance, transparency & personal growth
• We enjoy good food (staff lunch, etc.), laughter & hard work
• We share goals as a 100% employee owned business
• Team camaraderie: accommodating for unique situations
• Employee healthy living is supported & nurtured

Maine Coast Sea Vegetables offers:

• Paid time off and holidays (PT or FT)
• Paid break time (PT or FT)
• Competitive wages (PT or FT)
• Some benefits; vision & dental, life insurance, etc. (FT only)
• Potential to become an employee-owner (FT only)
• Flexibility for the right candidate with planning and communication (PT or FT)

Tell us why you'd be a great addition to our team!