Production Assistant

As a Production Assistant, you’ll be part of a small but mighty team crafting clean skincare products at our Hudson Valley workshop in Red Hook, NY. Our workshop operates like a kitchen — you’ll handcraft our products using food-grade ingredients and baking equipment. This is a hands-on, physical role requiring precision, consistency, and strong attention to detail. You’ll help ensure every product leaving our workshop meets Kate McLeod’s high standards of quality and care.

You have a culinary background or a passion for creating with your hands. You’re a productive, adaptable worker who takes pride in doing excellent work, whether independently or as part of a team. You bring positive energy each day and value working for a mission-driven, locally based company creating sustainable, good-for-you products.

• Operate and support the production line to meet daily and weekly goals.
• Unmold all lotion bars by hand.
• Prepare and set up materials and equipment for each production run, ensuring everything is stocked and ready.
• Monitor equipment and materials during operation to maintain safety, consistency, and quality standards; promptly report issues to management.
• Inspect raw materials and finished goods for accuracy, quality, scent, and appearance.
• Record production data (ingredient usage, yields, waste, QA rejects) using logs or digital tools.
• Clean and maintain production equipment to ensure safe, consistent performance.
• Track inventory levels of ingredients and communicate shortages as needed.
• Prepare and coordinate changeovers for different SKUs or product batches.
• Follow all health and safety protocols, including proper PPE use and workspace cleanliness.
• Support related production or warehouse tasks as needed to help the broader team.

• Prior experience in a bakery, kitchen, or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Comfortable operating or learning to operate production equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physically able to:
  • Lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly.
  • Push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently.
  • Stand and walk for up to 8–9 hours per shift.
• Flexible and open to shift or schedule changes as needed.
• Passionate about our mission and sustainable craftsmanship.

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm (with optional Saturdays during peak season)
• Pay Range: $20–$24 per hour (based on experience)

• Paid Time Off: Earn up to 25 paid days annually (includes company holidays and sick time)
• Health Insurance: 80% employer contribution (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Employee contribution
• Performance-Based & Anniversary Bonuses
• 75% product discount and 24+ free products annually
• Regular weekly schedule with part-time opportunities
• Warm, supportive work environment
• Snacks, team events, and a culture of celebration