PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Gimme Coffee, Inc.•Ithaca, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

GIMME! COFFEE IS A SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTER/RETAILER FOUNDED IN 2000, WITH LOCATIONS IN ITHACA AND TRUMANSBURG, NY. WE BRING GREAT COFFEE TO OUR COMMUNITY, USING PRACTICES THAT ARE SUSTAINABLE THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN FROM FARMER TO CUSTOMER. FROM THE BEGINNING, GIMME! COFFEE HAS BEEN A LEADER IN THE EVOLUTION OF THE THIRD WAVE AND THE SPECIALTY COFFEE INDUSTRY. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT QUALITY AT EVERY STEP OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND WE’RE CONSTANTLY KEEPING OUR EYES ON THE HORIZON. SUMMARY The Production Assistant (PA) is responsible for ensuring that all Gimme! Coffee orders are fulfilled and shipped in a timely manner. The production environment is extremely fast paced and requires maximum attention to detail. Additionally, the PA serves as a backup delivery driver. Lastly, the PA is responsible for the general maintenance of the warehouse and assisting with inventory management. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7am-4pm, and alternating Friday half days. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Ability to multitask without sacrificing accuracy
Can positively and comfortably handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment requiring self-motivation and focused attention to detail.
Ability to work efficiently, often unsupervised
Ability to be productive working independently as well as under supervision
Ability to follow verbal and written direction
Ability to work positively as a component of the Coffee team
Commitment to workplace safety
Tidy appearance necessary
High School diploma required
Valid NYS Driver’s License and good driving record
Excellent computation skills

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Package, seal, and stock coffees for shipment, deliveries, and Production pars
Pull and pack orders for shipping as needed
Pull and pack following day’s delivery orders as needed
Restock shipping materials such as boxes, coffee bags, packing material
Stock incoming deliveries and maintain orderliness of stock room(s)
Assist with laundry and coffee bin maintenance as needed
Restock shipping materials such as boxes, coffee bags, packing material
Perform routine maintenance tasks as assigned by Production Manager
Participate in routine deep cleaning of Production facility
Remove and dispose of trash, recycling, and compost from Production area and public employee spaces
Regularly sweep, mop, and dust Production area and public employee spaces
Regularly clean public employee bathrooms
Load local deliveries, including Gimme! locations and outside wholesale accounts
Pull dairy and other refrigerated items for Gimme! locations
Plan efficient delivery routes
Pick up and deliver baked goods for Gimme! locations daily
Inventory and order dairy products from vendors
Responsible for basic care of delivery vehicle
Maintain organization of Production supply inventory
Perform weekly count of Production inventory items
Notify Procurement Specialist of low stock inventory items, as needed
Upholds the values and mission of Gimme! Coffee
Follows all policies and procedures set by Gimme! Coffee
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.