Manufacturing Operator (Packaging)

Community Coffee; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading family-owned coffee company as a Manufacturing Operator in Port Allen, LA. You will be integral to our manufacturing team, tasked with processing and packaging coffee products while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess problem-solving skills and a strong team orientation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring 0-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to utilize basic hand tools and familiar with mechanical terminology.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for packaging and processing operations for coffee products.
• Monitor and operate various high-speed packaging equipment.
• Execute quality checks and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Dependability

Team orientation

Safety and security consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor Travel Required: No travel required

Why Join Community Coffee?

Community Coffee Company is the #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand in America. Rooted in family and tradition, yet always looking to the future, you can expect a fast-paced environment that is both challenging and rewarding. Join us and make your passion your profession!

Position Overview

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for performing a variety of processing and packaging operations to mass-produce roasted, ground and/or flavored coffee products. Our talented manufacturing team produces the iconic Community Coffee brand products loved by loyal customers across the country!

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities

• Follows all safety (Community Coffee and Government), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), housekeeping and sanitation rules and regulations and procedures while maintaining an efficient operation. Maintain a safe/clean working environment.
• Sets up, operates, and shuts down equipment according to production requirements, timelines and manufacturer specifications.
• Monitors high speed packaging equipment and systems to ensure the product meets quality and efficiency standards by executing routine quality and maintenance checks.
• Must be willing to learn to operate several different types of packaging equipment as well as processing equipment as production and scheduling needs require.
• Responsible for the safe efficient operation of production equipment and attainment of the prescribed productivity requirements of each production line operated including quality checks, adherence to production schedules, equipment changeovers and safety
• Operates one or more machines in various areas, such as green coffee receiving, automatic roasting equipment, automatic grinding equipment, flavoring equipment, and rework or transfer equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to initiate startups in their assigned areas by preparing equipment and materials as well as properly shutting down their equipment
• Operates, monitors, troubleshoots and adjusts various equipment parameters to maintain target efficiencies and quality standards
• Submits a daily production report at the end of each shift and maintains and up to date equipment log detailing settings that may have changed or listing steps taken during trouble shooting. Records production output, downtime reasons and durations, run hours, and other data as required
• Performs quality checks as specified by established guidelines and communicates with supervision and the quality assurance department when checks are out of spec
• Demonstrates ownership of the preventative maintenance program of his/her assigned machinery i.e.: (cleaning to inspect, lubrication and developing planned work orders to be submitted to maintenance via Supervisors.)
• Actively works with maintenance in the repair of their machinery by providing troubleshooting information, assisting with repair activities while maintaining a clean and safe work area for everyone performing the repairs
• Responsible for sanitation and maintenance of self, equipment and work area to have knowledge of and to comply with CFR 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Global Food Safety Initiative Standards
• Perform other flexible Operator duties to include but not limited to, house cleaning and clean-up, bailing cardboard, working on recycle cardboard, disposal of garbage, operate trash compactor/bailer
• Transfers raw materials via rolling hoppers, pallet jacks (electric and manual) or forklifts
• Assists in other areas/workstations as production needs require
• Attends all training as per Port Allen, Corporate, Federal, and State requirements
• May be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned
• Must be available to work varying shifts when necessary.

Position Requirements:

• Manufacturing Operator I – (0 – 1 years of related experience and/or training.)
• Manufacturing Operator II – (1 – 3 years of related experience and/or training.)
• Manufacturing Operator II – (Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training. Specific experience with high-speed packaging equipment is required.)
• Ability to properly use basic hand tools
• Familiar with mechanical terminology
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical

What We’re Looking For

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Dependable self-starter
• Team oriented
• Safety/security conscious

The Community Coffee Competencies establish the basis on which the Company delivers value, seizes opportunities, and grows. Key Competencies for success in this role include:

• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Takes Action

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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