Roasting Assistant - Philadelphia, United States - La Colombe Holdings Inc

La Colombe Holdings Inc

Verified Company

Philadelphia, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Roasting Assistant

Reports to:
Roasting Manager & Sr. Operations Manager

Schedule : 11am - 7:30pm ( Monday - Friday )

Hourly Rate :
$ $1 Shift Differential

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

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

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Ability to work under pressure in a fluctuating production environment.
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Forklift experience is preferred but not required.
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Experience in a production and manufacturing environment is preferred.
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Experience cupping coffee is preferred but not required.

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