S12-011/ Jr. Graphic Designer / Sandpoint, ID:

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESother duties may be assigned

  • As directed, use design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Power Point, to generate original artwork/designs for a range of projects – both branded products and marketing materials
  • Coordinate with Graphic Design Supervisor on all projects and secure approval, in advance of release, from Graphic Design Supervisor and VP of Marketing and Innovations or Director of Marketing Media
  • Maintain organization of art files on ftp- Art/Storage site
  • Discuss with Supervisor and Graphic Designers, illustrations at various stages of completion and make changes as necessary
  • Select type, draw lettering, lay out material or perform related duties
  • Draw graphic material and lettering to be used for title, background, screen advertising, commercial logo and other visual layouts
  • Support production of Marketing materials for trade shows, Power Point presentations and other corporate graphic requests
  • Support mock-up, implementation of label design and all mechanicals of label files
  • Work with vendors to coordinate distribution of completed art files
  • Support Web Sites/Design, updates on Kwikee product image site, proofing processand design through FDA food labeling laws

  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school in Graphic Arts/Design or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Prefer exposure to web-based design and photography

  TECHNICAL and LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Mac proficient
  • Adobe Creative Suite CS4 or higher: Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash
  • Attention to detail is a MUST
  • Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
  • Write correspondence
  • Strong communication skills for working with print vendors and sales

  MATHMATICAL SKILLS

  • Must be able to compute basic mathematical calculations
  • Compute rate, ratio and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIORNMENTThese are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • Vision abilities include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust/focus
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Email a copy of your portfolio to hr@litehouseinc.com

• Job closes May 23, 2012

S12-005 / Summer R&D Internship / Sandpoint, ID:

Schedule:       Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexibility depending upon schedule requirements. No weekend work allowed. Total hours worked per week; 24 hours or less.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing and utilization of foods
• Conduct basic research and new product research and development of foods
• Evaluate new products in test kitchen and develop specific processing methods and analytical verifications
• Construct product formulas
• Create finished product nutritional and ingredient declaration side panels into nutritional and labeling software
• Convert laboratory formulation into standardized manufacturing facility food product and set analytical specifications
• Prepare experimental product samples for customer evaluation
• Assess, organize and condense raw material specifications
• Set and verify supplier specifications
• Produce communications updates for both individual and database systems
• Attend meetings with cross-functional teams

 REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled and attending an accredited post-secondary education institution
• Food science or science equivalent area of study preferred
• Demonstrate proficiency of Microsoft Office with specific emphasis on advanced Excel utilization
• Demonstrate proficiency of univariate polynomial equations with real and decimal equivalent variables
• Sound understanding of basic statics involving linear regression

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• Occasionally required to stand and walk; lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Rarely required to lift/move/push/pull up to 55 lbs with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• $10/hour; job closes April 12, 2012

Litehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer

LL12-006 / Shift Supervisor 3rd Shift / Lowell MI:

• Lead employees through learning new processes, capitalize on their strengths, develop their weaknesses and grow an all around cohesive team
• Schedules day to day work, solves production problems, and gives direction for the day
• Responsible for coaching and assisting employees with their performance
• Work with the rest of the management team to plan for future production and needs.
• Work with the quality department to ensure that every case is customer ready.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Previous experience leading work teams, ability to train, grow and motivate team members
• Ability to multi task and prioritize in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• A strong mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Positive outlook and attitude

Litehouse is a growing, employee owned company. Full benefits package including 401K with match, health, dental and life insurance, paid vacations. Compensation will be based on experience and will include a quarterly incentive bonus.