Manufacturing Operator I

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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

Required

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

Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.

Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.