Manufacturing Operator I

Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor Travel Required: No travel required Work Type: On site   Why Join Community Coffee?   At Community Coffee, every cup tells a story. As America’s #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, we blend cherished traditions with innovative thinking to create a dynamic, fast-paced environment that’s as energizing as our coffee. Here, you’ll thrive in a setting that challenges you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day. Join our family and transform your passion for coffee into a rewarding career—where every day is an opportunity to craft exceptional experiences and build lasting connections.   Position Overview   As a Manufacturing Operator, you play a key role in producing the high-quality coffee products that define the Community Coffee brand. You’ll be hands-on with processing and packaging operations, keeping production lines running smoothly, efficiently, and safely while maintaining our ambitious standards for quality. Key Responsibilities   Follow all safety guidelines (Community Coffee and Government), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), sanitation standards, and housekeeping procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment. Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down a variety of production equipment according to daily schedules and manufacturer specifications. Perform regular quality checks to ensure products meet established standards and report any issues to quality assurance or supervision. Operate and adjust packaging, roasting, grinding, and flavoring equipment while responding to real-time production changes. Track daily production output, downtime, run hours, and other key data to support operational performance. Complete basic troubleshooting and partner with the maintenance team to resolve mechanical issues, provide input, and assist in repairs as needed. Maintain cleanliness and organization of your work area and equipment, supporting the preventative maintenance program through routine cleaning, lubrication, and inspections. Move raw materials and finished goods using manual or electric pallet jacks, rolling hoppers, or forklifts. Support sanitation and safety efforts in compliance with CFR 110, OSHA standards, and food safety guidelines. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by taking ownership of your equipment and identifying opportunities for increased efficiency. Pitch in on general tasks including housekeeping, material recycling, and assisting in other work areas as needed. Stay up to date on all required training and certifications for your role. Be available to work different shifts based on production demand. May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary   Position Requirements   Manufacturing Operator I: 0–1 year of related experience or training Manufacturing Operator II: 1–3 years of related experience or training Manufacturing Operator III: 5+ years of experience, including hands-on work with high-speed packaging equipment High school diploma or equivalent required Passing score on aptitude test required in lieu of high school diploma or equivalent.  Comfortable using basic hand tools Familiarity with mechanical and industrial terminology Willingness to cross-train on multiple pieces of equipment and perform flexible duties Internal Only: Experience with Community Coffee, even if unrelated, may fulfill this requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager with approval from Human Resources   Foundational Competencies   Builds Trust Continuous Learner Customer Centric Effective Communication Integrity Results Oriented   Additional Competencies Accountability Adaptability Takes Action Collaborates Resourcefulness   Physical Demands/Work Environment   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following: Frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Plant Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment from production machinery is usually very loud.       Our Values   Champion People Inspire Creativity Wow Our Customers Serve Our Communities Win Together