Production Operators

Beverage Manufacturing

Production Operators

Do you have production experience in a food/beverage manufacturing environment?

Have you worked low acid canning line?

Do you have a California Retort license?

Who We Are

Kohana Coffee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westrock Coffee Company, manufactures cold-brew coffee using our unique, patented process in our Richmond, CA plant, and sells products in both RTD cans and bottled concentrate. We lead our industry sector by providing efficient operations, traceable sourcing, and in-house expertise to support our blue-chip customers’ evolving coffee, tea, and extracts and ingredients needs on a global scale. Our dedication to quality, data-driven insights, and transparency throughout the supply chain provides tangible tools our clients rely on to support their ever-changing product and beverage solution demands.

Position Overview

We seek experienced production line operators to join our Production Team at the Kohana plant in Richmond, California. Work includes operation of production machinery, identification of potential or actual food safety concerns, and collaboration with team members to meet production levels. Previous experience with can retorting is especially desirable. Everyone at our plant needs to be passionate about food safety and quality.

Position Location and Salary

· These openings are located in Richmond, California in the East Bay area of San Francisco.

· We have openings on both the 1st and 2nd shifts, although flexibility and some weekend work is necessary.

· Our initial hiring wage falls in the range of $18 to $25 per hour; we reserve the higher end of the hiring scale for Operators who hold a current California retort license.

· Operator wages range from $18 to $34 per hour, with variation based on experience, skills, and certification levels.

Duties and responsibilities include the following:

· Safely operate beverage manufacturing machinery such as fillers, cappers, and sleevers, plus palletize and pack finished products;

· Consistently and accurately record all data relevant to food safety regulations, internal requirements, and our canning license on our ready-to-drink (RTD) production line;

· Process RTD cans through the retort machine safely and properly, if licensed to do so, loading and unloading cans to keep the line running smoothly;

· Quickly identify any food and/or workplace safety issues and communicate any risks clearly and timely to cross-functional stakeholders and offer possible solutions to mitigate those risks; and

· Collaborate with production co-workers, the FSQ team members, plant management, and others to produce safe, quality products on every run.

Minimum qualifications for the position include the following:

· Minimum of 1 year of production line experience in beverage or food manufacturing industry;

· Stand, walk, bend, move, and manipulate products and machines for up to 2-3 hours at a time on a concrete floor while working on the production lines, plus regularly lifting up to about 50 pounds;

· Good critical thinking skills, proactive, self-starter, and organized with meticulous attention to detail coupled with an ongoing focus both food and workplace safety;

· Effective interpersonal skills, good verbal communicator, collaborative, approachable, and works well on cross-functional teams combined with a positive attitude;

· Hold (or quickly obtain) relevant certifications such as Retort license, HAACP, SQF Practitioner, and/or Better Process Control School; and

· High school diploma or GED required.

Enthusiasm, high energy, and engagement are all necessary for success in our environment. Positions currently open – interested candidates are encouraged to apply now! To learn more about us, visit www.kohanacoffee.com and www.westrockcoffee.com. For immediate consideration, send your resume and cover letter (.docx or .pdf format only) with subject ‘Operator.’

You can also stop by the Richmond plant to apply in person. We can take your application at the plant between 9am – 4pm, Mondays through Fridays; we are located at 514 W. Ohio Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804 just off Canal & the 580. Hourly wage TBD DOE. No calls & no recruiters please. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person