Brewer​/General Operations

Intentionally Sourced, Impeccably Crafted Teas made in Brooklyn, NY. We make tea!

Intentionally Sourced, Impeccably Crafted Teas made in Brooklyn, NY. We make tea!

We are looking for a new DONA team member to join our small but mighty brewing and production team. You will work with our Head Brewers and our Filling Line Lead to assist in the prep, production, and packaging of our full line of tea focused beverages. You will learn our entire production process from start to finish, including (but definitely not limited to): milling, batching, brewing, filling, packaging, and palletizing our liquid concentrates.

Food safety, quality, and care are top priorities at DONA and we value people that bring a positive energy and desire for continuous improvement and progression to the work they do.

This is a position with great growth potential. We are a small team doing big things and need someone who can be fluid and flexible as we refine our process, continue to scale up our operations, and develop new product lines. Must be a team player, great communicator, listener, and creative critical thinker with a desire to make high quality products with the highest standards of food safety and precision.

• 2+ years experience working in brewing/commercial beverage manufacturing, commercial food production facility/warehouse, or high volume restaurant kitchen
• Understanding of Food Safety standards - NY food safety certification card required; knowledge of Safe Quality Food, Food and Drug Administration, and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements a big plus!
• Mechanically inclined, you will be operating commercial/industrial equipment
• Licensed forklift operator (not a requirement, but a big plus!)
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, both one-on-one and in group settings
• Ability to problem solve, especially in fast paced environments / under time constraints
• Strong writing, verbal, and math skills
• Basic computer knowledge a must, including competency in Google Docs and Sheets
• Familiarity with quality control and quality assurance techniques and methods
• Tea / spice knowledge (or tea / spice passion and curiosity!)

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 50+ pounds
• Ascend/descend stairs and ladders
• Comfortable working on feet for extended periods of time
• Comfortable getting sweaty (and sticky!) at work
• Comfortable working with hot liquids and equipment (PPE Provided)
• Available occasional early mornings and late evenings

Compensation:

This position is hourly starting at $23/hr

Health insurance cost shared and available following initial 60 day probationary period

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +