Operations Associate
Our Team
Meet Judy
Judy mastered our filling machine (which she lovingly nicknamed "Babe") and was an asset to our kitchen team. She graduated from our training program and joined our ops team!
Meet Bonnie
Operations Lead
Bonnie joined our team in the last stages of her pregnancy, and hustled harder than anyone. Now, she has an adorable baby girl and is back on the team - still working hard.
Meet Sam
Sam's main goal is to spread more awareness about Ground Up and get our nut butters in as many stores as possible. We're grateful for her passion!
Lifting Womxn Up
Our team is comprised of womxn from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be a part of this inspiring team of capable, motivated and smart womxn. Womxn who are getting back on their feet, thanks to you.
Meet Dakota
Assistant Operations Manager
Dakota is involved in all things operations at GU, but focuses primarily on our warehouse ops. She oversees order fulfillment, distributor pallets, grocery and much more!
Meet Aydia
Assistant Operations Manager
Aydia oversees many parts of the Ground Up operation and does so with ease. She enjoys cooking + experimenting with recipes, so she's a natural at mixing and flavor development!
Meet Erika
Customer Care Associate
Erika was our Lead Filler, meaning she puts together and takes apart our filling machine (which is a very impressive task)! She also learned marketing and social media at Ground Up—and now handles customer care!
Meet Carly
Operations Manager
Carly is the day-to-day manager of all things production and fulfillment at Ground Up. She also makes sure that every jar of nut butter that leaves our production floor meets our quality standards.
Meet Julie
Co-Founder
Julie leads sales and partnerships at Ground Up, and as an avid athlete, nut butter is an easy sell for her! Julie also oversees Ground Up's employment training program.
Meet Wendy
Director of Operations
Wendy leads all aspects of Ground Up’s operations, from planning and production to warehouse management and distribution. She also focuses on creating an inclusive work environment and ensuring everyone on our team is thriving in their roles!
Meet Carolyn
Co-Founder
Carolyn is the creative mastermind behind Ground Up's delicious and unique nut butter flavors, and oversees marketing, ecommerce and finance at Ground Up.
Program Graduates
Meet Melissa
Kitchen Crew
Melissa worked on our kitchen team, but during the holidays, she also stepped up to learn fulfillment! She's a hard worker and always willing to learn new tasks in order to help out + hop in when needed.
Meet Mandy
Kitchen Crew
You can find Mandy mixing, roasting coconut, lidding jars, and happily hopping in wherever they're needed. We're so grateful for their upbeat, positive attitude and the way they are always lifting others up - in true Ground Up spirit!
Meet Cian
Labeling Supervisor
Cian was a master at labeling and a core member of our kitchen crew! She always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face, despite what life throws her way.
Meet Gabrielle
Program Graduate
In the kitchen, Gabrielle’s favorite job was mixing nut butter. She's now moved on from Ground Up to work in security and continue to the next step on her career path!
Meet Sandra
Program Graduate
When asked about the community at Ground Up, Sandra says, “We respect each other, love each other, help each other through not just work but personal issues too. You can always trust that you have someone there for you.”
Meet J
Program Graduate
J could label for hours on end, with a smile on her face and music blasting in her headphones. She has now graduated from our training program and moved into full time employment at Transition Projects!
Meet Jessica
Kitchen Crew
Jessica was a creative, bright and energetic part of our kitchen crew! She loved coming up with clever "questions of the day" to ask at our morning team meetings, and she quickly became a pro in the kitchen!
Meet Shawna
Kitchen Crew
Shawna was a pro in the kitchen... You could find her roasting coconut, filling jars or mixing nut butter. She is a huge fan of 2000's R&B and loves encouraging the team to take much needed dance breaks in the kitchen!
Meet Tiffany
Warehouse Manager
The first person to master our filling machine, Tiffany was a crucial member of our kitchen team. She has done nearly every role at Ground Up, ultimately becoming our Warehouse Manager (and lead forklift operator)!
Meet Erika
Kitchen Lead + Marketing Intern
Erika was our Lead Filler, meaning she puts together and takes apart our filling machine (which is a very impressive task)! She also learned marketing and social media at Ground Up—and hopes to pursue work in that field upon graduating!
Meet Sam
Kitchen Crew
Sam is not only one of our kitchen crew members, but she is also a talented artist! We appreciate her hard work, positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever she's needed.
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