Loco Love is artisan chocolate magic.
Launched in 2013, Loco Love's reputation in producing conscious chocolates that resonate with both the palate and soul has paved the way for its unprecedented popularity. We've been featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Gourmet Traveller and most recently we were selected as one of the AFR's Fast 100 - in the top 100 fastest growing companies in the Australia market.
The quality of ingredients we use are vital to the alchemy of our high-vibe products. We only use the finest organic, plant-based and whole food ingredients. Our sorcery is in the unique blend of superfoods, tonic herbs, probiotics and healing spices; chocolate with benefits.
We hold deep reverence for nature and operate with gratitude for the beauty that surrounds us. When sourcing our ingredients, we prioritise socially responsible suppliers that care about quality and craft, pay their farmers fairly, respect the earth and can provide traceable supply chains.
You will never find refined sugars, palm oil, artificial sweeteners, GMO's, emulsifiers, dairy or gluten in our products.
The Role
Our Production Team Members play a critical role in making our magical chocolates at our purpose-built Byron Bay factory.
You'll be part of the team that creates our products from their raw ingredients to finished products ready to be shipped out to our customers all over the world. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from highly skilled chocolatiers and experienced industry experts as you contribute your energy toward the production of one of the leading vegan chocolate brands in Australia.
Growth opportunities and further learning within the company are available to the right person.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Cooking, preparation and processing raw ingredients into finished chocolate bars.
* Assembling and packing chocolates into finished products ready for dispatch.
* Maintaining & operating production equipment and packing machinery safety and effectively.
* Ensuring a clean, organised and sanitary workspace at all times.
* Accurate and timely reporting of production data, wastage and inventory when required.
* Following the guidance and structure provided by team leaders at all times to ensure efficient, safe and harmonious production shift.
Maintaining an upbeat, can-do attitude and positive energy toward all tasks and team mates, while fostering an environment of continual improvement and high vibes.
Hours
We are looking for permanent employees based in our Byron Bay, NSW production facility. We operate Monday to Friday, 6am-10pm, and will be ideally suited to somebody who wants to work 4-5 days work each week.
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous manufacturing experience in food or packaged goods will be highly regarded, but not essential.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while always being responsible for ones own quality of work.
* Food safety and knowledge of HACCP
* Eye for detail
* Fit, willing and able to perform manual tasks and lift up to 25kg at times
Our Values
At Loco Love our purpose is 'to cultivate self-love in service of collective healing'. We bring this purpose to life by embodying our G.R.A.C.E values every day:
* Gratitude
* Radical Responsibility
* Authenticity
* Compassion
* Excellence
We execute with care, discipline and precision; We seek to continually learn and master our 'craft'; We make informed decisions by considering data, insight and intuition; We are curious about different ideas, perspectives and ways of being; We value giving and receiving feedback that supports our growth.
If you're ready to shape the future of chocolate, click Apply Now to submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you're excited about joining the Loco Love team.