Coffee Packaging Associate

Black Rifle Coffee Company•Maryville, TN

17d

About The Position

The Coffee Packaging Associate sets up and operates packaging and bagging equipment on designated product lines according to the production schedule, and packages and labels coffee. The role ensures equipment safeguards and safety procedures are in place, production meets quality and food safety standards, and equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and maintained. Associates conduct machine safety and output-quality checks, configure operating parameters, record production and quality information, and participate in process-improvement efforts. This is a full-time position with no supervisory responsibility. Long hours, including weekend and night work, may be required depending on business events. Regular, predictable attendance, including quarter-driven hours as business needs dictate, is required. The production-floor environment has a moderate noise level.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate equipment and controls, and reach, stoop, or kneel to service machinery.
Close vision for equipment operation.
Regular, predictable attendance, including quarter-driven hours as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

0–1 years of experience operating packaging, bagging, or manufacturing equipment; entry-level candidates willing to train are encouraged to apply.
Previous packaging machine experience.
U.S. military veteran.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate packaging and bagging equipment on designated product lines according to the production schedule.
Package and label coffee.
Ensure safety devices and guards are operational and safety procedures are observed.
Ensure production complies with quality and food safety standards.
Clean and sanitize equipment in accordance with food safety standards.
Ensure regular and preventative maintenance procedures are carried out.
Perform safety checks on every machine before and during runtime.
Conduct periodic checks of machine output to ensure products meet quality standards.
Set operating parameters, including run speed, quantity, shapes, and sizes, using machine terminals or controls.
Record production performance, counts, downtime, and other required quality or production information.
Participate in production process improvement efforts.