Company description Equal Exchange is a Fair Trade organization and coffee roaster headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA. Founded in 1986, our mission is to create more Fair Trade relationships between farmers and consumers.  We bypass the conventional marketing system by cutting out middlemen and buying directly from farmer cooperatives. Job description

The successful applicant will become a part of our production team which seeks to be a highly effective and flexible team working with the finest coffees in the world. The individual will be expected to learn and perform many of the tasks and activities associated with operating a coffee roasting facility. This position would be for our 2nd shift at our West Bridgewater, MA headquarters.

• Employment Status: Full Time, Worker-Owner Track Position
• Hours: 10am – 6:30pm (2nd shift)
• Starting Salary: Available upon interview
• Benefits: Health/dental/vision insurance coverage, vacations, holidays, sick days, eligibility for worker-ownership
• Department: Roasting and Production
• Report to: Packaging Supervisor

Qualifications

• Must love coffee
• Must work well in a team environment
• Passionate about the mission of Equal Exchange
• An interest in the mission of Equal Exchange
• Experience with or interest in working for a cooperative organization preferred
• Must be able to read, speak and comprehend English
• Machine maintenance experience highly desirable
• Experience in food production environment a big plus
• Mechanical/Electrical reasoning skills highly desirable
• Basic math and conversion skills
• Ability to use basic quality measuring instruments
• Ability to solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Fanatic about producing a quality product
• Ability to create and adapt systems
• Computer literate
• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Push/pull 1400 lbs using supplied equipment
• Frequent bending, twisting required
• Applicant must be able to stand for the entire shift

Responsibilities

Packaging Machine Operation

• Operating and monitoring packaging equipment such as fillers, labelers and blending equipment
• Packing cases on packaging line
• Palletizing cases
• Coordinate with roasting team to pack out roasted product
• Periodic machine cleaning
• Preventative maintenance of facilities equipment
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by supervisor

Quality Assurance

• Conformance to production and administrative procedures
• Performing QC protocols as required by QC manager
• Continual learning for quality and process improvement

Materials Handling

• Assist in staging and loading of raw materials

Personnel & Worker Ownership/Fair Trade Development

• Participate in staff, team, department, and educational (Exchange Time) meetings
• Understand our producer partners, trading policies, and the Fair Trade movement
• Understand and participate in our worker cooperative model

 

Equal Exchange supports equal employment opportunity for all classes of individuals, regardless of age, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, economic status, veteran status. Additionally, people who are oppressed or are denied power and privilege in society are strongly encouraged to apply.

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