Production Operator (Santa Cruz)

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel.
Want to be an integral part of the day-to-day performance of Verve Operations? As a production operator, you’ll work as part of a team of energetic task-busters to make sure our coffee and merchandise are packaged and distributed to the many Verve Coffee drinkers out there. This is an entry-level position in the operations department at our HQ. Work alongside a team of awesome roasters, baristas, salespeople, and the best coffee in the world. Full-time and seasonal positions available. Ideal candidates are folks who are detail-oriented and have a knack for time management.
Duties:
Accurately fill and assemble orders for shipping and delivery
Work as part of a fast-paced team to fulfill wholesale / e-commerce orders accurately and efficiently.
Learn to successfully operate the weigh and fill machines, band sealers, scales and grinders with efficiency.
Prep, organize, fill, and quality check coffee bags to meet needs of daily orders
Ensure Verve Coffee Roasters' superior quality is represented in every product and all services
Actively contribute to Coffee Operations goals and vision
Maintain clear knowledge on all Verve Coffee Roasters products, packaging and equipment
Proactively foster your own professional development
Ensure every bag of coffee is up to Verve’s quality standards
Fully understand and execute all safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures
Maintains cleanliness & organization of roastery, annex warehouse, and merchandise room
Assists in receiving, and put away of all incoming orders as necessary
Responsibilities:
Promote teamwork within production department
Safely operate pallet jack and forklift
Problem solve and demonstrate strong personal initiative
High level of attention-to-detail
Actively contribute to continuous improvement
Take pride in your work and your work stations
Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays
Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills
Superior organizational, planning and time management skills
Works well individually and with a team
Can safely lift 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in any given situation
Seeking full-time employees
Pay & Benefits:
$16.00-$17.00/hr
Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and insurance coverage per plan terms as well as participation in Verve Coffee’s 401k plan, per plan terms; all employees qualify for paid sick days
Mentorship and positive work environment
Free coffee with each paycheck
All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
Full-Time Schedules:
M-TH: 7a-3pm & Friday 9a-5pm
M-TH: 11a-7pm & Friday 9am-5pm