Production Assistant

The Role

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Type & Compensation

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)

Benefits & Perks

• 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