Roasting & Confectionary Specialist

*Due to the amount of interest, we ask that you also please send a cover letter/email and resume directly to recruiting@wearenutsmn.com**

ROASTING & CONFECTIONARY SPECIALIST

Company Overview:

We Are Nuts is the fastest growing Minnesota Snack Brand. From our Willy Wonka-inspired factory in Minneapolis, we craft artisanal nuts, trail mixes, nut butters, caramel corns, and candies using ingredients sourced directly from global farms. As the 2021 Minnesota Family Business of the Year, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where fresh thinking and collaboration thrive. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in every aspect of our business. If you're passionate about food production and eager to contribute to a growing company, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary:

The Roasting & Confectionary Specialist is a detail-oriented individual who performs our small-batch nut roasting operations, makes our proprietary flavored Toffee Nuts, and our unforgettable Hokey Pokey caramel corns. This role is critical in ensuring that our products meet high standards of quality, flavor, and safety, aligning with HACCP food safety guidelines and OSHA regulations. The Roasting & Confectionary Specialist will participate in all aspects of our key “making” processes, maintain strict safety protocols, maintain strong attention to detail, work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Roasting: Operate roasting equipment to ensure optimal quality and consistency for various nuts and seeds. Adjust roasting profiles, temperature, and timing to meet specified product standards.
• Toffee Coating: Operate vintage open-flame small-batch tumblers to roast and coat various nuts using our proprietary recipes making one-of-a-kind flavored Toffee Nuts
• Hokey Pokey Making: Operate small-batch popcorn mixers to hand-craft our famous flavors of Hokey Pokey Caramel Corns.
• Quality Control: Perform regular quality checks to monitor product consistency, appearance, and flavor. Troubleshoot issues and adjust processes to uphold quality standards.
• Participate in R&D: Work with the owner and other team members to artfully develop, test, and bring to market new products.
• Food Safety Compliance (HACCP): Perform HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) protocols to ensure food safety at each stage of production. Complete regular documentation, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain compliance.
• Human Safety and OSHA Compliance: Enforce OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct safety training, enforce the use of protective equipment, and ensure compliance with workplace safety standards.
• Inventory & Supply Management: Prepare and manage raw materials, perform ingredient rotation, and prepare batches for roasting while minimizing waste.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform the cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of roasting equipment to ensure efficient operation and compliance with safety and sanitation standards

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience in food production in a roasting or related food production role, ideally in the nut or snack industry.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of HACCP protocols and food safety best practices.
• Safety Compliance: Familiarity with OSHA guidelines and practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Technical Skills: Experience with roasting equipment operation and process adjustment to develop and maintain roasting profiles is a significant plus.
• Attention to Detail: High focus on quality, safety, and sanitation, with the ability to implement corrective actions as needed.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to learn, cooperate, and work with a team while fostering a safety-conscious work culture.
• Fluent in Spanish and English: The Roasting & Confectionary Specialist must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• Physical Stamina: Must be able to list up to 50 lb. and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits:

• Day Shift: Monday-Thursday 6am-430pm (Friday-Sunday OFF!) $22/HR
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a dynamic and growing organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
• Join us in our mission to deliver 50M handfuls shared joyfully by 2027.

*Please send a cover letter and copy of your resume to recruiting@wearenutsmn.com*