Packaging/ Production Assistant

Packaging Production Assistant - Mothership

Production Assistants are integral to daily operations and are expected to be cross-trained in all production stations. Flexibility is key; team members may be reassigned to various tasks or stations based on operational demands and direction from supervisors.

This position may also involve occasional support of other departments as business needs arise.

Physical Requirements:
This role requires the ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.

Pay Structure:

This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position with a pay rate of $17.05/hr. Employees are eligible for subsidized benefits after their 90-day probationary period.

Fulfilling orders for retail and wholesale accounts

• Read and comprehend all blend ratios, origins, and standard/custom wholesale blend names
• Comprehension of basic mechanics of Breadcrumb POS
• Properly label retail and bulk bags using the necessary production forms as reference
• Execute necessary tasks for order fulfillment and shipping
• Prepare and ship packages when necessary
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of off-site events when necessary

Maintaining a safe, clean and orderly environment in the workplace

• Washing hands before entering and re-entering the production floor
• Limit the amount of direct touches to roasted coffee beans
• Wear a safety mask when grinding coffee
• Bags, writing utensils, tools kept in designated areas
• Coffee bins not being used must be covered with lids and kept properly labeled
• Periodically sweep spilled coffee off the floor and worktables
• Follow closing procedures designated by the Production Manager

Communication

• Use designated spreadsheets for ordering roasted coffee from the roasting floor
• Scheduled bi-weekly production meeting are mandatory for attendance
• Maintain regular check-ins with production manager
• Conversations involving sensitive or personal material must be kept off the production floor and communicated directly to supervisor, or appropriate individual when necessary.

Basic Production Dept. Rules

• Alcohol consumption is prohibited while working.
• Food is prohibited on the production floor, roasting floor, green and roasted coffee storage and lab. Eating is allowed only in designated areas on premises.
• Beverages must not be in proximity of roasted or green coffee
• Wearing a hat or hair net is required while working the production floor
• Time off requests must be made 2 weeks in advance. Not all requests will be fulfilled and policy operates on a first come, first serve basis.
• Repeated failure to comply with job responsibilities will result in a disciplinary write-up, or termination.