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Cocoa Asante

Packaging Associate

Cocoa Asante, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450


Packaging Associate

Position Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt

Reports To: Head Chocolatier

Location: Chattanooga, On-SiteCompany Overview:Cocoa Asante is a luxury chocolate company that handcrafts artisan chocolates that are literally almost too pretty to eat. The cacao used in our chocolate is sourced from our home country Ghana, and its made in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Our goal is to grow into a bean-to-bar company that sources cacao which is the seed that cocoa and chocolate are made from

directly from our family farm in Ghana. Our ultimate vision is to help create a more sustainable, ethical and equitable chocolate industry.Job Overview:You will be joining our company as a Packaging Associate. In your role, you will be responsible for folding, labeling, and packaging boxes of bonbons, bars, hot cocoa bombs, and other chocolate products. This role is integral to the success of Cocoa Asante as how our customers receive their orders is just as important as what they receive. How well chocolates are packaged have a direct impact on customer retention. Key responsibilities include Read and decipher work ordersLocate and extract merchandise from shelves and storage areasConfirm merchandise information matches that of the work orderInspect chocolates for damage, flaws, and irregularitiesPack chocolates securely and neatly into their boxes appropriate boxesFold and label boxesTransport packed items to the appropriate location for fulfillment Adhere to state health and safety practices (short nails, hair tied back, gloves, etc)Communicate daily with cross functional teams from the CEO to production staffThis role is a part-time position that will last from the beginning of November to mid-December 2023Pay: $14/hr - $14.50/hr Schedule: Any days from Sunday - Friday. Shifts available: 9 am - 5 pm, 8 am - 12 pm, or 1 pm - 5 pm. Must be able to work at least 16 - 32 hours/week.Education:High School or equivalent degreeExperience:None requiredSkills:Strong attention to detailWorks well independently and within a teamAble to follow precise instructionsWorks neatlyOrganizedWilling to learnEffective verbal and written communication skills (clear, consistent, concise)Multi-task efficiencyStrong time management skillsPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift up 50 poundsAbility to do repetitive tasks for long periods of timeAbility to be stationary for long periods of timeAbility to back and forth frequentlyAbility to push carts up to 50 poundsrecblid 7q3vtlo8qvc080tq01fszb27591qgi