Coffee Production Assistant

Job Title:Production Assistant
Reports to: Ownership
Location: 1430 34th St, Oakland, CA 94608
FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $18

Summary:

We are searching for a friendly and enthusiastic Production Assistant who is passionate about food and beverage production, is excited about our mission to Caffeinate with Purpose, and can get down with our company values: hustle hard, keep it positive, and treat everyone like family.

The Production Assistant will assist in all areas of Coffee Production and cold brew production, production prep and coffee packaging, and general roastery duties. This is a very manual job, and requires a very detail-oriented mentality. Many tasks are repetitive and require sustained focus for long hours. Additionally, many tasks require heavy-lifting.

Schedule Availability

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday availability is a MUST
• This is a part-time role
• Hours may fluctuate minimally based on the production schedule
• Additional hours occasionally based on the production schedule

Responsibilities:

• Prep, grind, blend and package coffee, tea and deliverables
• Cold brew production (grinding coffee, cold brew production, kegging and canning cold brew, clean up, keg cleaning)
• Clean food production equipment and mop food production areas
• Prep, package and ship online orders
• Load and unload orders and inventory
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment
• Additional general roastery duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Positive, outgoing attitude
• Proactive, self-starting mentality is a MUST
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency is a MUST
• Ability to work both individually and as a team
• Efficient and detail oriented
• Interest in furthering coffee knowledge
• Exceeds at repetitive tasks for long hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds many times throughout the day
• Ability to stand 8 hours in an 8-hour workday
• Work requires the following hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• 18+
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and products
• Exposure to various food products, possibly including some that may have allergens, such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy, among others

Requirements:

Must have ServSafe Food Handler’s Permit within 30 days of employment

Proyecto Diaz Coffee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food production: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person