Job Description

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ABOUT US

Since launching in 2014 with the creation of the first shelf-stable cold brew, Minor Figures has focused on creating innovative, plant-based products for a more delicious future.


Our signature Barista Oat range can be found on the bar at over 10,000 independent coffee shops around the world and our full lineup of products can be found in thousands of stores across 4 continents. Minor Figures has been B Corp Certified since 2022.


We have big plans for the future of MF. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we want to welcome curious, free-spirited, bold thinkers to help us continue to create and evolve. We value individuality and a team made up of people who bring a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to the table. If you share our love for the unexpected and you want every day you spend at work to be a chance to flex your creativity and test-drive your maddest ideas, we'd love to hear from you.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role will be based in our Walthamstow facility, working across all areas of production. You will become an expert in all aspects of production and act as the lead operative on shift. You will be at the heart of ensuring we produce food-safe products to plan and can track all stock from raw materials to finished goods. The role will be a mix of hands-on production, running machinery, and computer-based work logging all productions, deliveries, and dispatches.


Please note that the nature of this role involves working in a warehouse environment without temperature control. You will be required to stand and work on your feet for extended periods, and must be comfortable performing physically demanding tasks. Additionally, you must have an open and flexible mindset regarding your schedule and shifts, as production demands may require working outside of standard hours or on short notice.

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WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Minor Figures are onto something here, but it's not meant to be simple. This isn't a role for the straight-forward. The trajectory will change often and you will be expected to help out on tasks around your role. This role will suit someone eager to learn and will give you loads of exposure across the business.


But here's an overview of what we'd like you to be doing:

Running productions on a daily basis of multiple products Ensuring all equipment and space is kept clean and operational to a professional standard Ensure all product meets our rigid food safety and quality standards Keep records of productions, deliveries and dispatches Manage routine maintenance of the equipment
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ABOUT YOUR TEAM

You will join our dedicated production and warehousing team and report in to Lorenzo (our amazing Production and Warehouse manager). The team produces products for all markets in all regions we are sold in around the world.

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ABOUT YOU

We hire humans, not machines, and our team is made up of people who will bring the energy, are eager to learn, and embrace every day being different.


We're big on collaboration and we want everyone on the team to take pride in their work. You'll thrive here if you adapt easily to change, face challenges head-on, and love to jump right in and figure it out as you go along. You support your teammates and you're comfortable asking for support when you need it yourself.


Approach every day like it's day one, stay open-minded, and (as always) have fun with it.


You will have worked in a food or beverage production environment before and be keen to move to a small, growing team where you will get tons of exposure. You must be very eager to learn any number of skills. You will be comfortable being the lead operator of a number of pieces of machinery, primarily in packaging. You will also be comfortable with being the person responsible for ensuring all the paperwork is up to date and recording all of our productions in line with our SALSA accreditation.


Key skills needed:

Experience using production equipment in a food or beverage environment Attention to detail Self starter who is happy working in a small team Comfortable doing minor maintenance jobs on equipment yourself Eager to learn and take on more responsibility

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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

We realise that a job is more than just the take home salary each month. So what are you really getting?


And, as part of the Minor Figures team, you'll have the opportunity to invest in the business, with the option to buy shares in the company at an agreed price. Having skin in the game and really contributing to our success. Because it's you and us all that do make this all happen.


But of course, we look after you in the other ways that you'd expect:

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays. Up to 5 days annual leave rollover to the following year 1 additional day off to protest, volunteer, attend a demonstration EquipsMe Health Insurance Free membership for you and your family on the 'Calm' app Parental Leave Policy Pension scheme NEST Everyone has options for shares in the company Plenty of coffee and oat mlk! YAY!
Vegan lunch & snacks when you are in the office Staff discount 30% off on all orders Cycle to work scheme Parking permit available with HR
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YOUR COMMITMENT

You'll be based out of our production facility and warehouse in East London. This is a full-time role and you will need to be on-site for it M-F. The hours of work will be shift-based, generally 9:00 am -5:30 pm.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

At Minor Figures everyone is welcome. We are committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We celebrate differences and continually support all members of our company to be proud of who they are. In recruiting for our team, we pride ourselves on equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their abilities and effectiveness, nothing else.

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WHAT'S NEXT

You're sold? Submit a CV and any supporting documents to us & tell us why you want to work with us at Minor Figures.


Just a heads up, we're not a traditional team of recruiters and hiring managers. We want to see the human version of you, not just the black & white copy. Our need to find great people needs to be met with a fun and positive recruitment journey, so tell us more about you, however the heck you want.

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FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We value the impact & work recruitment agencies have & do. We have people that have worked within & relied heavily on the support of agencies in their career. That said, however, we'd really appreciate it if we didn't receive any unsolicited or out of the blue applications.