Production Team Member - Temporary

Wonderstate Coffee; Viroqua (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderstate Coffee is seeking a Production Team Member for our Roastery in Viroqua, WI. This temporary role covers essential duties to support daily order fulfillment, labeling, bag filling, and inventory management, ensuring high-quality coffee reaches customers efficiently.

The position operates 6:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour days, with some flexibility. Prior production experience is a plus, and physical effort is required, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable with attention to detail.
• Experience in production or kitchen environment preferred but not required.
• Satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, efficient and timely completion of all steps in the order fulfillment process.
• Complete production start up and shut down processes efficiently and accurately.
• Take inventory and ensure appropriate level of products and supplies are staged and available each day.
• Follow protocols for handling raw and finished goods, including meeting organic standards.
• Prepare green coffee for roasting and roasted coffee for blending as needed.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and well-organized workspace.
• Honor relationships within the team and contribute to a positive environment.
• Perform tangential tasks such as deliveries and roasting support.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Fast-paced

Community engagement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wonderstate Summary

For us, coffee is a source of wonder. Since 2005, Wonderstate has roasted earnest and extraordinary coffees that honor relationships and champion our collective future. As the 2010 Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year and five‑time Good-Food award winner, our mission continues to expand with three cafes and strong customer relationships in grocery stores, coffee shops, and offices around the Upper‑Midwest and all over the country. Yet like the Driftless region we call home, we know you don’t have to be big to make an impact. From our industry‑leading minimum price guarantee to farmers, to our 100% solar powered roastery, 5% Giving program, and embracing a healthy work‑life balance for all staff, we’re working to do our part.

We're seeking collaborative, curious, and kind people to join us and to build our collective future, together.

Please note: This is a temporary role with an approximate 6-month duration.

The Production Team Member position plays an essential role in carrying out the central endeavor of Wonderstate Coffee: providing customers with exceptional, fresh coffee. Primary responsibilities include support tasks such as labeling and counting bags, efficiently and precisely filling empty bags with appropriate coffee, meticulously fulfilling orders to match invoices, and keeping all warehouse and work spaces clean and organized.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, efficient and timely completion of all steps in the order fulfillment process including labeling, filling bags, fulfilling orders against invoices, inventory management, organization, and special projects.
• Complete production start up and shut down processes efficiently and accurately each day.
• Take inventory and ensure appropriate level of products, supplies and merchandise are staged and available each day.
• Follow protocols for handling raw and finished goods, including meeting strict organic standards.
• Prepare green coffee for roasting and roasted coffee for blending as needed.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and well-organized workspace.
• Honor relationships within the team, give and receive feedback respectfully, express gratitude to others, and actively contributes to a positive team environment
• Exemplify the core values of Wonderstate Coffee
• Perform tangential tasks as needed such as deliveries, roasting support, comfortable working from elevated heights, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Manage special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Desired Skills

• Highly reliable, consistent, dependable
• Works well on a team and is also self motivated.
• Communicates respectfully, clearly and promptly.
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Google suites, including Excel
• Enjoys a fast‑paced environment and continually works to find new efficiencies.
• Ability to bring joy to team members and engage with our community.
• Strong attention to detail, works with a high level of accuracy and a dedication to excellence.
• Passion for ethically sourced, organic, specialty coffee.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a production or kitchen environment preferred, but not required
• Satisfactory driving record

Additional Details

• Start Date: Exact date to be confirmed
• Duration: Approximately 4-6 months
• Employment Type: Temporary
• Location: Roastery in Viroqua, WI
• Availability: 6:30am-5:00pm, Monday - Thursday (some flexibility)
• Schedule: 4 x 10 hour days Monday - Thursday (some flexibility)
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day, for consecutive days per week.

Other duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Wonderstate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.