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Posted on: 06/14/2013Company: Fresca FoodsJob Summary:Fresca Foods Inc. is seeking two QA Technicians for our second shift. Fresca Foods, located in Louisville, CO, is an industry leading supply chain partner to high growth natural food brands.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts pre-operational inspections using visual and analytical methods

Verifies lot number accuracy by comparing ingredients and packaging to production batch records

Performs verification procedures for control points such as check weigh, date codes and labeling

Performs verification procedures for critical control points for metal detection, bar codes, temperature and PH

Verifies accuracy for production scales

Conducts daily GMP/Food Safety inspections in production areas, warehouse, dishwashing locations and cold storage

Responsible for documenting GMP violations and assuring personnel follow GMPs and good hygiene practices

Responsible for performing in-process and final product quality testing for weight conformance, sensory and other associated basic analytical methods

Responsible for collecting finished product retention, external laboratory and shelf-life samples according to set testing and sampling frequencies

Performs environmental sampling using aseptic technique

Inputs data into computer databases

Interacts with operations team to assist in identifying quality issues

Responsible for communicating food quality and food safety issues to QA Manager/Supervisor, and Plant Manager in a timely manner

Performs laboratory stocking and cleaning

Complies with company policies and procedures

Personal responsibility for following safety rules and GMP guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Shift Available:
Second Shift: 4 PM – 2:30AM
At this time this position is not eligible for medical/dental benefits
apply@frescafoodsinc.comMore Information: http://www.frescafoodsinc.com/careers

Posted on: 06/14/2013Company: Fresca FoodsJob Summary:Fresca Foods Inc. is seeking a Buyer with preferred experience in purchasing raw materials, packaging and MRO supplies for a food manufacturing facility.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains inventory and stock levels through MRP system

Places and manages purchase orders through MRP system

Proactively manages vendors to ensure the company stays ahead of any service interruptions

Expedites orders from vendors

Identifies and recommends new vendors who provide better service or pricing

Meets with vendors and ensures good supplier relations

Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and procedures

Keeps close communication with Production Control Manager on any supply related issues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1 - 2 years relevant purchasing experience

Strong negotiation skills

Exact Max knowledge highly desirable

Proficient with Microsoft Office

SAP experience a plus

High level of detail orientation and organization

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Excellent customer service skills

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to human resources at apply@frescafoodsinc.comMore Information: http://www.frescafoodsinc.com/careers

Posted on: 06/14/2013Company: Fresca FoodsJob Summary:Fresca Foods Inc. is seeking a Systems Support and Administration professional that is highly motivated, goal oriented and works great within deadlines.

This person will be an integral part of the design and
implementation of new IT solutions for the organization.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include server and network administration as well as desktop support

Provides support for help desk support issues

Server administration and troubleshooting

Active Directory and Exchange Server 2010
administration

Purchases and configures new laptops and desktops

Provides VOIP and cell phone support

Provides software support on various platforms

Manages and participates in IT projects

IT documentation and library management

SQL/File Server/Image backup administration

The ideal Candidate will have experience in the following:

Hardware and software PC support
Windows 2003/2008/XP/7
Microsoft Office
Network troubleshooting and administration
Active Directory and SQL Server 2008
Microsoft Exchange
ERP software
Documentation organization and management
Web development and domain management
VOIP phones and iPhones

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Strong organizational skills
Willing and flexible
Positive attitude
Collaborative problem solver
Able to work when needed, including nights, weekends and holidays to support the organization
Self-motivated and results oriented

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to human resources at apply@frescafoodsinc.com. For more information on our company visit www.frescafoodsinc.com.More Information: http://www.frescafoodsinc.com/careers

Posted on: 06/17/2013Company: Star Anise FoodsJob Summary:We're (www.StarAniseFoods.com) a dynamic, independent San Francisco, CA-based all natural food company looking for experienced Food Demo Reps/Independent Contractors/Brand Ambassadors who have experience performing demos at Whole Foods Market stores and serve samples of our products in the following Whole Foods Market Boulder locations (you can choose 1 or all locations):

Boulder:
Pearl
Ideal
Baseline

Our products will be new to Colorado and is a Vietnamese, gluten free noodle that tastes great and cooks in 1.5 mins. Very simple, easy to demo and will be something that you'll enjoy doing. We will provide training.

We pay generously - $20/hour plus bonus based on sales. The times are: Mon, Fri or Sun afternoons (3-7pm). We're flexible with which blocks you can work, you can pick and choose to work 1, 2, or 3 times a month or even do doubles on the same day.

Please send us your resume and photo. If you are passionate about food, energetic, love interacting with customers, have flexibility in your schedule, like to hang out in a Whole Foods Market, need extra money and want to promote a healthy new Asian food product, please get in touch with us! We'd love to speak to you!

Prior experience with demoing at Whole Foods Market preferred. Access to a car, table and your own health & auto insurance is a must. This is a contractor position. Thank you.
nguyen.saf@gmail.comMore Information: http://www.staranisefoods.com/

Posted on: 05/30/2013Company: Quinoa Corporation (Ancient Harvest Brand)Job Summary:Job Description: Accounting Manager, Quinoa Corporation
Reports to: CFO
Department: Finance
The Accounting Manager for Quinoa Corporation will be responsible for supporting the CFO and preparing and compiling financial reports. Other responsibilities will include:
1. Managing AR/AP
2. Preparing financial statements, monthly and annual closing documents, and cost accounting reports
3. Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions
4. Establishing, maintaining, and coordinating the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
5. Preparing and reviewing budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
6. Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels, and ensuring expenditure control
7. Monitoring and reviewing accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness

Skills Required:
1. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
2. Proficient skill level in Macola Accounting software
3. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
4. Manufacturing bookkeeping/accounting experience or CPA desirable, but not required
5. Very strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Salary and Benefits
1. Salary commensurate with experience
2. Benefits: healthcare and 401(k) plan
toms@quinoa.netMore Information: http://www.quinoa.net/

Posted on: 06/12/2013Company: Boulder Soup WorksJob Summary:Basic Purpose:
To lead and direct the activities of the cook/production team using cook/chill process and machinery. Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety and quality, cost and GMP standards in a high speed manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that processes are being followed according to the appropriate SOP's.
2. Prepare recipes, ensuring compliance with Materials and QA.
3. Prepare and run filling equipment ensuring compliance with Materials and QA while auditing finished product using established end-line system for quality and flavor assurance from packaging through store shelf.
4. Operate, troubleshoot and maintain all equipment in the cook/chill process including steam jacketed kettles, transfer pumps, and all filler line equipment.
5. Ensure correct and timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
6. Strive to run at standard equipment efficiencies or better on a daily basis.
7. Ensure product meets all quality standards.
8. Maintain communication with members of the production process.
9. Lead the area work teams and develop a positive work team environment.
10. Be an active member/participant in work and process improvement teams such as HACCP, safety and other areas that are pertinent to the position.
11. Ensure compliance with all SOP's regarding safety (both food safety and personal safety), quality and manufacturing GMP's.
12. Additional duties and various projects as needed.
13. Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues and initiate action, as necessary.
14. Follow all Food Safety guidelines, but not limited to:
• GMP's
• Allergen Program
• Quality
• Sanitation
• Safety

Supervisory Responsibilities
Guide and direct up to 2 employees on average

Qualifications
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Two to three years previous Production Lead experience.
3. Previous cook/chill experience preferred.
4. Previous high speed packaging line experience preferred.
5. Ability to learn to operate, troubleshoot and maintain all equipment.
6. Good communication skills, both oral and written.
7. Must have good manual dexterity and mechanical skills.
9. Must be physically able to lift up to 60 lbs.
10. Ability to meet attendance guidelines and work additional hours/OT as needed.
11. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all contacts both inside and outside the company.

You may apply for this position by sending a resume with salary history and professional references. No phone calls, no personal references please.

EEO/M/F/D/V
Drug Free Workplace
kate@bouldersoupworks.comMore Information: http://bouldersoupworks.com/

Posted on: 05/24/2013Company: Door to Door OrganicsJob Summary:Summary: This full time position develops and implements the Company’s Social Media strategy, developing brand awareness, generating inbound traffic and maintaining a dialogue with the Company’s social communities. This role coordinates with the Marketing and Customer Service teams to support their respective missions, ensuring consistency in voice and maintaining a positive relationship with customers (current, former and potential) and partners.

Door To Door Organics is an online retailer offering home delivery of organic produce and natural groceries in Colorado, Chicago, Kansas City, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. We work in a fun, positive, and casual environment built around high expectations of individual and team performance and being the best at what we do. Our employees are flexible and constantly strive to better our product quality and operations. They have a positive attitude, a rock-solid work ethic, interest in our mission, and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done. Working at Door to Door Organics offers the opportunity to be on a team of passionate people who care about promoting Good Food and practicing sustainable business in a high-growth environment.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.
Essential Duties:
• Implement the social media strategy, coordinating with stakeholders across the Company to ensure its effectiveness and encouraging adoption of relevant social media techniques into the Company’s products and services
• Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day activities. Duties include online advocacy, writing editorial, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc.
• Maintain social media calendar in coordination with the marketing communications calendar
• Manage presence on social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube and other similar community sites, posting on relevant blogs, and seeding content into social applications as needed
• Develop social media advertising strategy and lead execution
• Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring the impact of social media programs, and analyze, review, and report on effectiveness of campaigns in an effort to maximize results
• Regularly report out insights gained from social media monitoring to the appropriate departmental teams
• Become an advocate of the Company in social media spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate
• Lead partnerships with third party agencies as necessary for application development and other support
• Provide guidance and training for other Company representatives on their role in social platforms
• Manage the Company’s web reputation on platforms such as Yelp and elsewhere
• Track competitive social activity
• Work with the Product development team to ensure social media tools (for eg. FB share/like buttons, comments, etc) are kept up to date
• Stay up to date on latest trends in social media tools, platforms and applications

Other Responsibilities
o Complete work within budget and time targets
o Adapt to changing business needs as the company evolves

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years social media marketing experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• In-depth knowledge, passion and understanding of social media platforms, their respective audiences and relevance for various activities
• Ability to work with cross-functional counterparts at all levels
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, including strong spelling and grammar skills
• Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide other departments when necessary, building and maintaining relationships cross-company
• Good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in food, sustainability, and/or organics a plus; interest a must
• Experience in e-commerce a plus
• Public relations or community management experience a plus
• Design skills a plusMore Information: http://doortodoororganics.applicantpro.com/jobs/30738.html

Posted on: 06/11/2013Company: Mountain States Health ProductsJob Summary:Mountain States Health Products (MHP) has been serving the licensed health care professional, globally with high quality nutraceuticals and homeopathic formulas since 1990. Currently our beloved administrator is leaving to start a family and we are seeking a efficient, motivated, self confident individual to join the MHP team. Our warehouse and family style office location is in Lyons.

Job Summary:
1) Proficient working experience in using Quickbooks with at least 1 year experience
2) Must love detail. There are over 3,000 product codes from over 43 manufactures to learn
3) Working experience with all the Microsoft programs
4) Managing AR/AP/ vendor accounts
5) Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
6) Nutritional and or Nutritional supplement education
7) Effective Communicator with excellent telephone skills
8) Take initiative to problem solve
9) Confident with supervisory and motivational skills
and experience with managing employees
10) Knowledge of graphic designing and using indesign or other programs a plus but not necessary.
11) Enthusiastic and happy and ready for a challenge.
12) Full time 9-5 Mon-Thur and 9-4 on Friday.

Compensation
Depending on experience
Simple IRA employee retirement program
Employee supplement discount
Paid major holidays
1 week paid vacation after 1 year
Pleasant environment to work in

Contact:
Please send cover letter and resume to: info@mhpvitamins.comMore Information: http://www.mhpvitamins.com/

Posted on: 05/24/2013Company: Door to Door OrganicsJob Summary:Summary: This full-time position manages marketing operations in partnership with other members of the marketing team to support brand communications, drive new customer acquisition and increase sales. A history of designing, launching, measuring and optimizing campaigns that nurture leads and engage both potential and existing customers is essential. S/he will drive the Company’s marketing operations strategy, be savvy with the technical systems needed to support this approach and work well cross-functionally.

Door To Door Organics is an online retailer offering home delivery of organic produce and natural groceries in Colorado, Chicago, Kansas City, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. We work in a fun, positive, and casual environment built around high expectations of individual and team performance and being the best at what we do. Our employees are flexible and constantly strive to better our product quality and operations. They have a positive attitude, a rock-solid work ethic, interest in our mission, and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done. Working at Door to Door Organics offers the opportunity to be on a team of passionate people who care about promoting Good Food and practicing sustainable business in a high-growth environment.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to apply.
• Essential Duties:
• Lead development of the marketing operations strategy
• Identify appropriate systems and tools needed to implement the approach
• Lead the creation and management of dashboards that track campaign effectiveness, current, potential and former customer engagement, and funnel advancement.
• Work with marketing to model customer personas, engagement milestones, and buying cycles that shape our potential customer, nurturing and expansion campaigns.
• Work closely with marketing to provide reporting on campaign effectiveness, measure funnel movement and identify areas in the sales pipeline requiring additional marketing support.
• Co-create integrated digital media campaigns including email, downloadable content, online advertising and landing pages.
• Design and execute the “campaign launch” activity set including segmentation, list building, email management, data quality and reporting.
• Plan and implement “trigger-based” nurturing programs that target all stages of the customer lifecycle, from pre-customer to cancelled customer.
• Build testing frameworks (split testing, deliverability and tracking) to optimize click-through and conversion rates across our digital media campaign portfolio.
• Define, implement and maintain marketing automation and CRM best practices including list management, email budgets and data quality.

Other Responsibilities
o Complete work within budget and time targets
o Adapt to changing business needs as the company evolves

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years experience in high-tech, B2C campaign design, integrated marketing and demand generation.
• 2+ years relevant marketing operations experience.
• Portfolio of successful automation programs, dashboards and models.
• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional counterparts at all levels
• Team player, with the confidence to take the lead and guide other departments when necessary, building and maintaining relationships cross-company
• Good technical understanding and can pick up new tools quickly
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in food, sustainability, and/or organics a plus; interest a must
• Experience in e-commerce a plusMore Information: http://doortodoororganics.applicantpro.com/jobs/30740.html

Posted on: 06/10/2013Company: The Naked Edge (Veggie-Go's)Job Summary:We are looking for a rock-star to demo Veggie-Go’s in supermarkets all over the Denver area.
Job Description
• Demo Veggie-Go’s at supermarkets (such as Whole Foods) all over Denver Metro Area
• Represent our brand in the market place
• Work with in store team to schedule demos
• 2-3 Demos per week that last 3-4 hours each
• Complete demo report
• Communicate staff and customer feedback to Veggie-Go’s team
• Occasional meeting or pickup in Boulder
Required Skills and Experience
• Great communication and customer service skills
o You will be face to face with customers and
• Enthusiasm!
• An strong interest in natural foods and eating well
• Previous food service experience preferred
Compensation
• $12 / hour including drive time from agreed upon location in Denver
• Compensation for miles driven at standard rate from agreed upon starting location in Denver
john@nakededgesnacks.comMore Information: http://nakededgesnacks.com

Posted on: 05/24/2013Company: Alfalfas MarketJob Summary:Alfalfa’s is a mission driven natural food store in Boulder, Colorado. We focus on helping people make healthy choices – for themselves, the planet and the community. We are looking for a 3 month (June 1st – September 1st) intern for 15 hours a week to conduct some in-depth research on our products to help us identify their origin, certification and social impact in an effort to develop a local, sustainable and certification metrics system for our products.

Requirements:
•Currently working towards a his/her BA in business or towards an MBA
•Has a passion to work in the organic and natural food industry
•Wants to learn about sourcing local and organic foods in the retail industry
•Has experience in basic market research
•Is charismatic and good on the phone
•Pays close attention to detail.

edmeek@alfalfas.comMore Information: http://www.alfalfas.com/

Posted on: 06/07/2013Company: Fresca FoodsJob Summary:Product Development Manager **(R&D)**
Background:
Fresca Foods Inc. is seeking a product development professional with experience in the formulation and production of packaged food products. Fresca Foods, located in Louisville, CO, is an industry leading supply chain partner to high growth natural food brands. Fresca provides product development, sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics to many industry leading brands as well as brand management leadership to select partners. Fresca is a fast-paced, high growth business, with an average 45% revenue growth each of the last ten years.

Description:
We are seeking a candidate with experience in a commercial food manufacturing environment to join our Product Development team. Product Development at Fresca serves a creative role in development of new products as well as a support role to Operations, Quality, and Client Services to ensure product quality and production efficiency goals are achieved. The key responsibilities for this position are to develop and document new product formulas and processes, support internal and external client needs, and manage projects to budget and timelines.

Fresca has a high performance culture, and our team is collaborative, goal-oriented, hardworking, and passionate about what we do. We are looking for those same qualities in the person who fills this role. The ideal candidate has a food science education, 5-7 years of hands on experience in or working closely with manufacturing, wants to both learn and make a significant impact on the success of Fresca’s and clients’ businesses, and wants to grow within a very entrepreneurial company.

Responsibilities:
 Develop and document new product formulas and processes based on market and client requirements
 Work closely with Fresca clients and partners to translate their ideas into new products
 Source ingredients and suppliers for new products
 Assist in sourcing equipment and developing manufacturing processes for new products.
 Conduct line trials in collaboration with Operations and Quality to test and transition new products into full scale production
 Train Operations crews on the line and through documentation on production of new products (involves occasional early morning, late night and weekend work)
 Cost reduce existing products through collaboration with Operations and Finance
 Develop, document, and train crews on quality specs of new products in collaboration with Operations and Quality.

Requirements:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related degree
 5+ years of food production experience, including familiarity with production equipment
 Experience commercializing packaged food products from bench top to full scale production
 Experience sourcing ingredients/working with suppliers
 Ability to cost formulas
 Strong quantitative and MS Excel skills
 Skilled communicator who can effectively collaborate with a wide variety of people at all levels of the company.
 Demonstrated aptitude for developing plans and completing tasks to project deadlines

Compensation:
This position will be compensated with a competitive base salary plus annual bonus based on achievement of company performance metrics. Fresca Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, as well as company matched 401(k).

If you are interested and a qualified candidate please submit a resume and cover letter to
apply@frescafoodsinc.com.

For more information about Fresca, please visit our website at www.frescafoodsinc.com.More Information: http://www.frescafoodsinc.com/careers

Posted on: 05/21/2013Company: Presence MarketingJob Summary:Presence Marketing, a premier national natural products broker, has an opening for a full-time Front Range Cold Box Beverage Merchandiser based in metro Denver. This is a dynamic position supporting the Rocky Mountain Grocery divisions.

Job Responsibilities:
• Maximize/improve retail cold box placement for our beverage partners.
• Maintain/increase facings and shelf placement.
• Ensure adequate back stock.
• Develop relationships at store, wholesale and vendor level.
• Work closely with Sales Representatives in designated territories.
• Utilize market data to improve placement and retail support.
• Take set pictures and forward to Sales Managers and vendors.
• Complete regular detailed reporting and tracking duties.
• Be a courteous and a responsible driver at all times.

Skills/Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and proof of insurance.
• Reliable personal vehicle.
• Available to work five days per week including holidays and weekends, occasional long flexible hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend & stoop consistently.
• Daily access to a computer and email.
• Must have a cell phone.
• Must have access to a digital camera.
• Must be a road warrior.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interact effectively both internally as well as with external contacts.
• Experience in merchandising preferred.
• Experience in sales and/or natural products a plus.

Please send résumés to Niké VanArsdale at NVanArsdale@pmidpi.com, or call 303.544.5933.More Information: http://www.pmidpi.com/