Production Associate

Who We Are

Kate McLeod creates solid body care that delivers the most concentrated moisture on earth, harnessing the power of pure plant butters. Our waterless formulas melt nature’s most nourishing ingredients directly into your skin, without dilution or fillers.

We’re best known for The Body Stone™—a moisturizing lotion bar that melts on contact with dry skin, delivering a deep-conditioning treatment that’s clinically proven to boost moisture levels and keep you hydrated for 72 hours.

Production Associate

The Role

As aProduction Associate, you’ll be part of a small but mighty team crafting clean skincare products at ourHudson 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 ahands-on, physical role requiring precision, consistency, and strong attention to detail. You’ll help ensure every product leaving our workshop meetsKate McLeod’s high standards of quality and care.

Who You Are

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Inspectraw materials and finished goods for accuracy, quality, scent, and appearance.
• Recordproduction data (ingredient usage, yields, waste, QA rejects) using logs or digital tools.
• Clean and maintain production equipment to ensure safe, consistent performance.
• Trackinventory levels of ingredients and communicate shortages as needed.
• Prepare and coordinate changeovers for different SKUs or product batches.
• Followall health and safety protocols, including proper PPE use and workspace cleanliness.
• Support related production or warehouse tasks as needed to help the broader team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in abakery, kitchen, or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Comfortable operating or learning to operate production equipment safely and effectively.
• Strongattention 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 to55 pounds repeatedly.
  • Push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently.
  • Stand and walk for up to8–9 hours per shift.
• Flexible and open to shift or schedule changes as needed.
• Passionate aboutour mission and sustainable craftsmanship.

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 and24+ free products annually
• Regular weekly schedule with part-time opportunities
• Warm, supportive work environment
• Snacks, team events, and aculture of celebration

Kate McLeod is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome our employees’ differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, among other characteristics.