Zingerman’s Coffee Company is hiring a Full Time Coffee Production staff member! Join our team and help deliver some of the world's best coffee. You can expect to work 35-40 hours per week with shifts between the hours of 8am -7pm.

Weekends and holiday availability required. Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months).

Compensation: $16 per hour

Essential Functions:

• Weigh coffee
• Package, label and ship coffee
• Pull inventory
• Make deliveries to the other Zingerman's businesses and our other local (non-Zingerman's) customers
• Load and unload a van for deliveries to our customers
• Ship orders as needed, carefully packing items following systems and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
• Clean the warehouse/production area as needed
• Assist with tasks as requested by the shift leader or manager
• Receive and stock items received through back of house as directed by SOPs and Coffee/Candy managers in a timely manner
Attend and participate in huddles

Success Patterns for this position are:

• You MUST be organized and accurate .... and work to eliminate waste.
• You'll need to use some fairly basic math skills on a regular basis for recipes, blending, and conversion between weights in ounces, pounds, etc.
• In addition to being organized and accurate , you'll need to be efficient and neat ( tidy ).
• We expect you to think about how and why we do things and suggest ideas and methods to increase our efficiency and accuracy.
• We expect a drama free work environment with any ideas/comments or suggestions directed towards the appropriate individual (supervisory or peer)
• You can work within given time constraints (time and speed are a factor).
You can work occasional long shifts during peak periods of production (particularly during November and December) and occasionally throughout the year.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to relocate up to 50 lbs
• Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods at a time
Must be able to ascend/descend between all levels of the customer facilities, often while relocating product

Successful candidates will have the following Desired Characteristics:

• You should be detail oriented and love a challenging environment.
• You should be self motivated and able to work both independently and as a team.
• You should be a quick learner, able to both ask questions and take direction.
• You can think outside of the box, share knowledge with staff and be a good problem solver.
You are enthusiastic and possess positive energy.

Some things we want you to know:

• We work in a warehouse and it can get cold in the winter (but the roaster produces lots of heat !). It can get warm in the summer.
• You will work in very close proximity to other people.
• You will work in very close proximity to some heavy/loud equipment (it's a warehouse).
• We support each other and look for ways to give good service not just to guests but fellow staff as well.
• We drink lots of REALLY good coffee, you'll get to take some home (part of learning).
• We work as a team and we all do whatever it takes.
• We work in an environment of mutual respect.
We believe that "fun" is part of the work experience.

Additional Benefits:

• Extensive on the job training provided with continuing education encouraged.
• Great discounts within the Coffee & Candy Company and throughout the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses after completing orientation.
• Company contribution to health insurance (for full time crew after 90 days of service)
• 401k match (after eligibility requirements are met)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free coffee/tea from Zingerman’s Coffee company while on shift ($1 Espresso & Fancy Drinks)
• Half off at the Toast Bar