Porter / Production Support in Petaluma, California at Rustic Bakery Inc

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Rustic Bakery is looking for a dependable, hardworking Porter to help keep our production environment clean, safe, and organized — 8 AM to 4:30 PM, overtime required, including Saturdays. The position is full-time for approximately 6 months.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and proactively address cleanliness in production, packaging, and warehouse areas throughout the facility
• Perform general housekeeping across all assigned areas, including the back parking area
• Assist with organizing equipment, working tools, and ingredients as needed
• Ensure trash and recycling are disposed of properly
• Restock and organize PPE on the production floor
• Perform janitorial services, building maintenance, and light landscaping tasks
• Report damaged equipment to the maintenance and leadership team
• Fill in as a supporting team member on Production, Packaging, or Sanitation crews as needed
• Follow all company safety programs, GMP guidelines, and sanitary production standards
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure smooth collaboration throughout every task
• Perform other related duties as assigned by plant leadership

What We're Looking For

• Ability to work on your feet in a fast-moving production environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
• Comfortable adapting to shifting priorities throughout the shift
• Experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, or a production environment is a plus but not required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety standards is a plus

• Strong housekeeping instincts with a keen eye for detail and cleanliness
• Communicates effectively and accurately with teammates and leadership
• Demonstrates good judgment, sound reasoning, and confident decision-making
• Flexible and willing to support other teams on the production line as needed
• Proactive and detail-oriented — you spot what needs to be done before being asked
• Able to work independently and self-manage with daily supervisory direction
• Experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, or a production environment is a plus