Roasting Assistant

Chobani•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Coffee Roasting Assistant will work with the Roasting team to ensure that production needs are met consistently and without loss of product, time or profitability. The Ideal candidate is process oriented, pays great attention to detail and has a passion for high quality great tasting coffee. This is a 2-2-3 12 hour Schedule: B Shift 6 am - 6:30am.

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure in a fluctuating production environment
Ability to reach above shoulder level, climb, balance, kneel, bend over, etc.
Ability to use hands and fingers to assemble small objects, boxes, etc.
Be physically active for 8 hours without becoming fatigued or out of breath
Stand for 8 hours a day
Frequently lift and or move 40+ pounds
Occasionally lift and or move 75+ pounds
Push / pull up to 1400 lbs with supplied equipment (Rolling cart, Palette Jack, etc.)
Must be comfortable working in both hot and cold environments

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience is preferred but not required
Experience in a production and manufacturing environment is preferred
Experience cupping coffee is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assist the Roasting team in receiving and staging green (unroasted) coffee beans
Participate in blending and weighing coffee
Oversee and track inventory of green coffee beans, bags and other production materials
Develop necessary product knowledge (coffee names, bag weights, etc.)
Gain experience operating coffee grinders, green coffee bean loaders and coffee roasters
Perform daily maintenance for optimum machine capability on coffee roasters and other roasting accessories
Occasionally participate in weekend cleanings of roasting equipment
Alert Production Managers and Roasters of any mechanical issues or changes in production
Properly follow S.O.Ps and protocols as laid out by Production and Roasting Managers
Must be available to work flexible hours and occasional overtime on weekends
Must develop knowledge of GMP, SQF and food plant operations

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
wellness resources
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
a wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
a monthly wellness newsletter
various types of paid and flexible time off
11 holidays each year