Production Associate

Position

Production Associate

Non‑Exempt

Production & Fulfillment Manager

$20.00/Hour

In 1995, Equator Founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell began their values-driven path, roasting coffee in a Marin County, CA garage. Possessing an obsessive commitment to green coffee sourcing and unparalleled roasting expertise, Equator has committed over 30 years to sustainable and fair trade coffee practices all in the name of creating a remarkable coffee experience for consumers. Today, Equator Coffees is a retail and wholesale coffee roaster and coffee farm owner with twelve retail cafes throughout California—from Marin County to San Francisco to Oakland to Los Angeles and beyond.

Throughout the years, Equator Coffees has spearheaded industry-leading sourcing and roasting practices, and has forged progressive partnerships with Michelin-starred chefs, specialty grocers, tech campuses, and more. Women-owned, LGBTQ‑founded, and an early adopter of Fair Trade and Regenerative Organic certifications, Equator Coffees is the first California coffee roaster to achieve B Corp Certification.

Reporting to the Production and Fulfillment Manager, the Production Associate will support Equator’s operations by fulfilling orders accurately and timely. A successful candidate has a strong work ethic, is detail-oriented, proactive, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and enjoys physical work. We’re looking for an experienced Production Associate with flexible availability — the shift is not yet determined and may include early mornings or Sunday coverage.

• Work as part of a fast-paced team to fulfill wholesale and retail orders accurately and efficiently.
• Learn to use and successfully operate the weigh and fill machines, band sealers, scales, grinders, label applicators, and label printers.
• Learn the operation of the Entrada E2 Portion Pack machine.
• Restock inventory.
• Communicate with team members on a regular basis to ensure accurate fulfillment and production.
• Clean and organize work areas and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Show initiative, present a positive & professional attitude, be adaptable, and have a willingness to learn and take direction.

• Follow direction.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Familiarity with fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and general warehouse work.
• Coffee knowledge is a plus.

The following physical demands outline the requirements necessary for employees to effectively carry out the essential functions of this position. Please note that The Roastery operates in a non-climate-controlled environment, subjecting employees to varying temperatures, including heat during the summer and cold during the winter. During the performance of duties, employees are expected to engage in regular communication, auditory perception, and reading tasks.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential job functions. This role is dynamic and involves prolonged periods of standing (or being on one’s feet for up to 8 hours), walking, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and crouching throughout the shift. Additionally, employees will be required to lift products and packaging overhead and may frequently handle items weighing between 25 and 70 pounds.

Essential vision capabilities for this role encompass close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Furthermore, adept finger and wrist dexterity are essential for successful performance in this position.

• Available to all employees
  • Commuter Benefits - pre-tax parking and transit
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching available at no cost to the employee
  • Free mental health app subscription
  • Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafes
  • Continuing coffee education classes
  • Free coffee
  • Paid Time Off for voting on…