Production Assistant

Joe Coffee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Joe Coffee is seeking a Production Assistant for its Long Island City, NY location. You will be responsible for accurate labeling, packaging of coffee, equipment operation, packing for delivery, and coordinating pickup/delivery between our Brooklyn storage and the roasting space in LIC.

You will also drive as needed, maintain an organized workspace, and support the production crew to fulfill orders promptly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Google Docs, Microsoft Office) preferred but not required
• Experience in coffee or similar packaging/production roles
• Experience driving in NYC
• Ability to focus on small details within a task without supervision
• Ability to shift between collaborative and independent work
• Patient and kind with teammates
• Safety and/or efficiency training preferred but not required
• Valid Driver License

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment (weigh and fill, heat sealers, scales) and package goods
• Learn new equipment and systems to improve efficiency
• Read spreadsheets, reports, and invoices for accurate packaging and packing
• Maintain a tidy, organized work area during and after shifts
• Support production to fulfill orders in a timely manner
• Drive between off-site storage in Brooklyn and roasting space in Long Island City
• Adhere to safety protocols for warehouse machinery and equipment

Skills

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Coffee packaging experience

NYC driving experience

Detail oriented

Team vs independent work

Safety training

Driver license

Tools

Packaging equipment

Forklift/OSHA/HACCP (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Production Roasting - Long Island City, NY 11101
Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Full-Time Production Assistant

Job Summary

As a Production Assistant, you will be responsible for accurate labeling, packaging of coffee, equipment operation, packing for delivery, and organization of the roasting space. As a driver, you will be responsible for pickup and delivery of cold brew products between our off-site cold storage location in Brooklyn and our roasting space in Long Island City.

Key Responsibilities:

Production

• Operation of packaging equipment, including weigh and fill, heat sealers, and scales.
• When required, learn use of new equipment and systems for achieving greater efficiencies.
• Ability to read spreadsheets, reports, and invoices for accurate, comprehensive packaging and packing tasks
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient

Warehouse Safety

• Receive annual warehouse safety training in order to participate in all workflows in observant and intentional ways
• Perform all production responsibilities in ways that are healthy for body and business
• Comply with all instruction concerning operating warehouse machinery and equipment

Cleanliness & Efficiency

• Maintain a tidy, organized work area during and after your shift
• Work with the production crew to expedite fulfilment of orders in a timely manner

Joe Coffee Values

Curiosity

• Works with General Manager of Production, Assistant Manager of Production to cultivate an open environment of learning and growth
• Eagerness to contribute to team knowledge for evolving, communal problem-solving skills

Community

• Uses enlightened hospitality to cultivate community with coworkers or vendor representatives (i.e. delivery drivers)
• Understands and engages with the role of production as an important piece in successful business that is community and values-oriented.

Commitment

• Works diligently to support the success of Joe Roasting customers

Craft

• Understands and supports the role of production as an important part of the quality of our coffee products

Other Cultural and/or Leadership Expectations

Adhere to the Code of Conduct for the Roastery and shared QC Lab:

• We respect our own time and that of those who share this space
• We share similar goals to grow, progress, and learn
• We are all linked, but not ranked
• We encourage one another to define a focus: we can do anything, but not everything
• We trust each individual as the authority on their own experience (which includes sensory experience!)
• Within a space of dialogue, we communicate with positive intent

QualificationsRelevant Skills, knowledge & ability

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Google Docs, Microsoft Office) preferred but not required
• Experience in coffee or similar packaging/production roles
• Experience driving in NYC
• Ability to focus on small details within a task without interaction or supervision
• Ability to shift between working collaboratively and working independently
• Patient and kind with yourself and your teammates
• Safety (equipment, food) and/or efficiency training preferred but not required (forklift, OSHA compliance, HACCP, etc).
• Valid Driver License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lb
• Ability to work standing and moving in a non-climate-controlled environment