Mothership - Packaging​/Production Assistant

Job Details:

Job Location:

Chicago, IL 60612, Salary Range: $17.05 - $17.05 Hourly, Packaging Production Assistant - Mothership

This role requires the ability to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.

This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position with a pay rate of $17.05/hr employees are eligible for subsidized benefits after their 90-day probationary period.

• Read and comprehend all blend ratios, origins, and standard/custom wholesale blend names
• Comprehension of basic mechanics of Breadcrumb POS
• Properly label retail and bulk bags using the necessary production forms as reference
• Execute necessary tasks for order fulfillment and shipping
• Prepare and ship packages when necessary
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of off-site events when necessary

• Washing hands before entering and re-entering the production floor
• Limit the amount of direct touches to roasted coffee beans
• Wear a safety mask when grinding coffee
• Bags, writing utensils, tools kept in designated areas
• Coffee bins not being used must be covered with lids and kept properly labeled
• Periodically sweep spilled coffee off the floor and worktables
• Follow closing procedures designated by the Production Manager

• Use designated spreadsheets for ordering roasted coffee from the roasting floor
• Scheduled bi-weekly production meeting are mandatory for attendance
• Maintain regular check-ins with production manager
• Conversations involving sensitive or personal material must be kept off the production floor and communicated directly to supervisor, or appropriate individual when necessary.

• Alcohol consumption is prohibited while working.
• Food is prohibited on the production floor, roasting floor, green and roasted coffee storage and lab. Eating is allowed only in designated areas on premises.
• Beverages must not be in proximity of roasted or green coffee
• Wearing a hat or hair net is required while working the production floor
• Time off requests must be made 2 weeks in advance. Not all requests will be fulfilled and policy operates on a first come, first serve basis.
• Repeated failure to comply with job responsibilities will result in a disciplinary write-up, or termination.