Processing Operator

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is seeking a Processing Operator for our Suffolk, VA facility. You will roast and process coffee, manage roaster, grinder, and receiving lines, and handle paperwork. You will work to ensure smooth production, communicate status and changes, and maintain quality across lines.

The role requires reliability, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow with a leading coffee company.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must have previous production line, packaging line, or manufacturing environment experience.
• Must be reliable, have strong work ethic, and be able to work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for start-up of roasters and ensure green coffee is available; complete necessary paperwork.
• Operate blending, grinding, flavoring, and roasting processes; ensure quality output.
• Coordinate changeovers to minimize downtime and communicate changes to coworkers.
• Complete paperwork and reconcile daily production figures; communicate status to areas.
• Monitor quality, check moisture, grind, and color; ensure specs are met.
• Interface with OIT to monitor activities and production figures.
• Adhere to GMPs, safety and sanitation regulations; participate in meetings.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow 5S procedures; promote teamwork.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communicator

Strong writing skills

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OIT

Job description

Processing Operator

Full Time Hourly Mfg Suffolk, VA, US

Position Summary:

Responsible for roasting and processing our coffee to ensure it flows efficiently to the appropriate packaging lines. This includes working on roaster, grinder, and receiving lines and filling out paperwork and communicating the status and changeovers. Therefore you must be detail-oriented.

As one of the largest coffee roasters in North America, you will have an important role helping us reach millions of coffee drinkers daily. You will be part of a team that the company relies on to help drive our culture as a great place to work, therefore you must be reliable and a good communicator. MZB-USA takes pride in what we do and we are looking for people who want to learn and grow with us.

We brew greatness together!

Pay Range: $21.00 - $31.00

Job Duties:

• Prepare for the efficient start-up of our roasters, which includes checking production schedules, making sure green coffee is available, and completing necessary paperwork
• Work on the blending, grinding, flavoring, and roasting processes; you will be responsible for quality output
• Coordinate the changeover activities to ensure the process occurs quickly and efficiently with as little downtime as possible
• Communicate any changes made on the equipment to coworkers and other affected departments
• Complete paperwork and communicate status of lines and other updates within your work areas
• Continuously monitor quality and check product for defects, as well as ensure moisture, grind, color is in spec
• Utilize and interface with operations computer programs (OIT) to monitor activities
• Monitor daily roasted coffee production figures
• Participate in our Continuous Improvement (CI) program (root cause problem-solving, ensure open communication, generate ideas, recommend improvements, etc.)
• Continuously monitor equipment to detect issues; communicate concerns/issues with Maintenance and supervisor
• Prepare for next shift; have all information needed (organized); effectively communicate all changes and ensure equipment is ready to operate
• Ensure Specification Sheets are followed precisely
• Ensure quality documentation and other paperwork is filled out correctly and completely – includes electronic recording
• Reconcile daily production figures, track downtime, and make sure documents are turned in at end of shift
• Adhere to all good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and abide by all safety and sanitation regulations
• Attend and participate in daily production meetings, weekly team meetings, and other meetings as needed
• Meet with coworkers to discuss production issues and workflow
• Participate in month-end inventory
• Abide by all OSHA regulations and ensure work areas are safe and free of safety concerns and violations; immediately report safety hazards or unsafe acts to supervisor
• Maintain general sanitation throughout work area and follow 5s check sheet and standardized work procedures
• Demonstrate dependability and promote teamwork
• We encourage you to bring ideas to us to help make this an even better place to work

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have previous production line, packaging line, or experience in a manufacturing environment; consumer packaged goods (CPG) or food and beverage environment preferred
• Must be able to multi-task, troubleshoot, and diagnose problems; must be detail oriented
• Must be a good communicator with strong writing skills
• Must be reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and able to work independently, as well as partner and assist others as needed
• Basic computer skills required; basic math ability required
• Requires shift work with flexibility in hours worked
• Must demonstrate dependability and accountability and promote teamwork
• Help drive the MZB Way culture as a great place to work

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing and able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Must be able to meet physical, environmental, and mental requirements outlined either with or without accommodation
• Frequent lifting, bending, walking and standing for long periods of time

Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities:

Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e., HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.)

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law. MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment and is fully dedicated to the safety of its workforce.

There is no waiting period for benefits, which include dental, vision, a 401K plan with company match, and flexible spending account options. You’ll receive time off benefits (accrual-based) and paid holidays your first year. We also have an on-site medical clinic, cafeteria, frequent employee appreciation events – and of course free coffee!

About the company: As one of the largest coffee roasters in North America, you will have an important role in helping us reach millions of coffee drinkers daily by performing warehouse functions in our finished goods distribution center. Primary duties for this role include moving finished goods inventory and completing necessary paperwork related to customer and company inventories. You will be part of a team that the company relies on to help drive our culture as a great place to work, therefore you must be reliable and a good communicator. MZB-USA takes pride in what we do and we are looking for people who want to learn and grow with us.