Production Associate/Entry Level Roaster @ Equator Coffees Roastery

115 Jordan Street, San Rafael CA

Description

ABOUT EQUATOR Equator Coffees is a roaster, tea purveyor, retail operator and coffee farm owner headquartered in San Rafael, CA. As a certified B Corporation, we have both a strong emphasis on producing and serving the highest quality coffees and teas, and running a for profit business that is socially and environmentally sustainable. Founded in 1995 by Brooke McDonnell and Helen Russell, Equator’s commitment to a sustainable, transparent approach spans over two decades. In 2016, we were voted National Small Business of the Year and one of San Francisco Business Times Top 100 Women-Owned Business for the past 12 years. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Roastery Operations Manager, the Production Associate will support Equator’s operations by fulfilling orders in an accurate and timely manner. A successful candidate has a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, be proactive, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy physical work. In this position we will be offering an introduction to roasting with the opportunity to learn and work on the roasting side of production 1-2 days a week. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Work as part of fast-paced team to fulfill wholesale and retail orders accurately and efficiently. • Learn to use and successfully operate the weigh and fill machines, band sealers, scales and grinders. • Communicate with team members on a regular basis to ensure accurate fulfillment and production. • Show initiative, present a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and take direction. • Learn to roast on all production systems: Loring S70 Peregrine, Loring K35 Kestrel, Petroncini, and Probat sample roaster. • Develop working knowledge of all roasting systems (manual, mechanized, electrical, and digital.) REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES • Follow direction • Ability to work as part of a team • Attention-to-detail • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES • Familiarity with fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and general warehouse work • Coffee knowledge a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical tasks described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and read. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and crouching throughout the shift. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. APPLY Online at or by texting "Equator1539" to +1 (850) 404-0245 to get an application link. This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Equator Coffees is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, and discharge will be based on competence, performance and the business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.