We’re in need of an operations assistant! Come join our amazing team at GLBC!
Job Description: Part-Time Operations Assistant
Company: The Great Lakes Bee Company
A growing honey producer and beekeeping supplier serving restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, specialty retailers, distributors, small grocery stores, farm markets, and mass marketers. We operate an online catalog for consumer orders, live honey bees, and equipment, plus a small brick-and-mortar shop.
Position:
- Full-Time/Part-Time Operations Assistant
- 20-40 hours per week (flexible for growth)
Responsibilities:
- Purchasing: Order labels, packaging, raw materials, and retail items for brick-and-mortar shop and online store
- Website management: Add and update product listings
- Event organization: Plan and manage two annual events (Spring honey bee pickups; Fall harvest event with tastings, hive prep education, etc.)
- Merchandising support: Assist in sourcing new items for shop and online store
- Production support: Help with production as needed; learn to run production floor during manager absences; maintain food safety standards
- Deliveries: Perform weekly local client deliveries using company vehicle
- Other: Other jobs, tasks, duties as needed
Requirements:
- Certified in food safety
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Reliable, organized, detail-oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Basic computer skills (website updates, ordering systems)
- Ability to lift moderate weights and work in production environment
Compensation:
- Starting $ per hour for regular 20-hour duties
- Event planning compensated separately via share of event profits (hours beyond regular schedule)
Interested? Send your resume to: info@thegreatlakesbeecompany.com