What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Zoka Coffee Co.?
Join the team behind Seattle’s award-winning coffee!
Zoka Coffee Roasters is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented candidate for our production position to support our roasting team at our Bellingham roastery. If you love coffee, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy hands-on work, this role is for you.
We roast fresh daily, ship nationwide, and take pride in crafting exceptional coffee for cafés, restaurants, hotels, and home brewers. This position is central to helping us maintain that quality and keep our production running smoothly.
ABOUT US
Zoka Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster established in 1996 and located in the Seattle area. Our cafes are located throughout Seattle with roasting operations located in Bellingham, WA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Associate position is based in the roasting facility and is responsible for all activities related to the production of coffee and tea finished products. This position will support roasting operations with the potential of developing into a hybrid role as a coffee roaster.
The production schedule is full time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. There is flexibility in the schedule for beginning of shift and end of shift times, as well as possibility for less than full-time (if desired).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist with inventory counts and restocking supplies
· Recording online, retail and wholesale orders and creating daily production schedule
· Assessing roasted coffee inventories
· Packaging coffee, tea, and pods for retail, online, and wholesale orders
· Preparing packages for shipments and delivery
· Assisting in deliveries to cafes and key accounts
· Cleaning and organizing warehouse and production areas
· Other tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
· Ability to lift 50 pounds
· Perform repetitive motion and physical activity
· Ability to stand for long periods of time
· Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment requirements
· Ability to multitask and prioritize work according to deadlines
· Comfortable using a forklift or willingness to learn
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
· Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
· Strong attention to detail
· Flexibility and adaptive to change
· Interest in coffee or roasting (no experience required)
· Growth mindset
To apply, please email Ebru Balikci at ebru@zokacoffee.com and include a resume, a brief introduction and/or cover letter.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20