Mixer at Sloomoo Institute in Tysons, VA

MIXER Part Time · Location: S.I. Tyson's Corner, Tysons, VA, US About Sloomoo Institute  Sloomoo Institute is a rapidly growing interactive experience based on play, #satisfying through handmade slime, tapping into the senses, and ASMR. We are an art-inspired, immersive haven of color, design, and joy. Launched in 2019, Sloomoo Institute now has 5 locations and has been an enormous success, attracting over 1 million guests and billions of media impressions. Our fifth location opened in Los Angeles in 2024 and is already exceeding all expectations.  With more domestic and international growth on the near horizon, the future is very bright. Even more, slime play is known to support stress relief as much as it does your imagination! Driven by a mission to provide a reprieve from the chaos of the world and screen addiction, the brand has close ties to mental health non-profits and a dedication to inclusion as well as supporting neurodiversity through our experience and our workforce.  Position Summary The mixer plays a vital role at Sloomoo Institute, responsible for preparing and mixing slime for various exhibits, events, and guest experiences. This role combines creativity, customer service, and product knowledge to deliver high-quality, enjoyable slime experiences that captivate visitors. Responsibilities:  • Slime Preparation: Mix and prepare different types of slime according to Sloomoo’s recipes and specifications. Ensure consistency, texture, and quality of the slime products. • Exhibit Support: assist in setting up and maintaining slime-related exhibits and installations. Help to ensure that all materials are stocked and ready for visitor engagement. • Quality Control: Regularly inspect slime supplies for quality and safety, ensuring all materials meet institute standards. Troubleshoot and address any issues with slime consistency or guest satisfaction. • Event Assistance: Support in organizing slime-making events, workshops, and special activities. Provide hands-on support for groups and ensure smooth execution of events. • Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols when handling materials and equipment. Ensure that guests can interact with Slime in a clean, safe, and enjoyable environment. • Tracking a log of the number of batches, clays, scents, pigments (raw materials)  properly. • Tracking Slime materials daily/weekly and filling out the proper sheets/logs.  • Ensuring and checking the experience slimes, conduct Routine Checks of slimes throughout the exhibit to ensure quality, texture and presentation.   • Additional duties as assigned. Physical Requirements:  • Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs regularly throughout the shift.  • Perform physically demanding production tasks including pushing, pulling, and moving heavy materials and equipment.  • Remain on feet for extended periods in a fast-paced production environment.  • Maintain constant movement between workstations to support workflow efficiency. • Assist with transporting bulk ingredients, slime batches, and production supplies safely and efficiently. • Support overall warehouse-style and hands-on manufacturing operations requiring stamina and strength.  • Ability to safely climb a ladder to access and retrieve Products stored at height.   Qualifications:  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment. A love for creativity and tactile experiences is a plus.  • Ability to follow detailed slime recipes and instructions with precision to achieve consistent, high-quality products.  • Previous experience in recipe-based production environments strongly preferred, including:  • Specialty coffee shops or craft beverage programs • Bakeries, pastry shops, or cookie production  • Smoothie, juice, or specialty beverage preparation  • Food, beverage, cosmetic, or manufacturing environments requiring precise measuring, mixing, and batch production  • Any specialized role where consistency, quality control, and recipe adherence are critical • Strong attention to detail, organization, and quality standards. • Comfortable working with hands-on materials, lifting boxes or supplies, and standing for extended periods. • Experience with inventory tracking, batch logs, production records, or quality control processes is a plus. • Candidates from highly automated, assembly-line style food service environments may be less aligned with this role. We are seeking individuals with experience creating products from recipes, formulas, or specialized preparation processes. • Minimum age: 18 years  Inclusivity Statement: Sloomoo Institute is a company that respects and welcomes the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, career development opportunities, and promoting initiatives aimed at creating a culture that is meaningful, innovative, and successful. Sloomoo Institute does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with neurodiversity or a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.