Company description

Community Grains is an ambitious company based in Oakland, CA, offering a variety of true whole grain products. We’re creating a vibrant alternative grain economy built on our shared core values of honesty, good farming and true whole grain--breaking from convention to create a production cycle that favors flavor, nutrition, fairness, responsibility to the earth and future generations over mass production. We're dedicated to a fully transparent food systems, offering a variety of organic whole grain flours, dried pastas, bread and polenta. All of our grains and products are 100% whole grain and our Identity Preserved line is sourced directly from amazing local farmers in Northern California. At the core of Community Grains is a deep commitment to good food, information, curiosity, and original thinking. At the core of Community Grains is a deep commitment to good food, information, curiosity, and original thinking.

Job description

This is a job with purpose. While this position has specific duties, the right person will become a full member of our mission driven team.

The part time position of Operations Assistant is an essential part of our business. Receiving an order is the last step a customer has with the Community Grains shopping experience and we want it to be a positive one, therefore, accuracy and how orders are packed and shipped are crucial for its success.

DUTIES

Direct Markets – Good Eggs

• Process and pack orders
• Arrange shipping and or deliveries
• Maintain inventory
• Keep necessary reports and paperwork

Distributor Orders

• Process orders.
• Access Warehouse Portal
• Maintain inventory

Warehousing and Shipping

• All necessary runs to Prism Distributing
• All necessary steps to FedEx product
• Send samples to prospective customers

Reports and Spreadsheets

• Maintain WFM reports, Distributors reports, inventory spread sheets, etc as needed.

Errands

• Do all necessary errands,: demo supplies, office supplies, printing shops, etc

Special Projects as Needed

• Examples: updating labels with allergen statements, submitting data for bar codes, monitor donations etc.

Fulfillment

• Process orders from web site
• Pack orders
• Arrange shipping
• Maintain inventory
• Keep necessary reports and paperwork
• Address customer complaints/comments and communicate product safety and quality issues to operations manager as needed

SCHEDULE

Hours are somewhat flexible, Tuesdays and Fridays desired, 15 to 20 hours per week.

REQUIREMENTS

Entry level is fine, but must be accurate, meticulous in details. MUST have own car\ (pick-up truck preferred) and be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be flexible, and not get bored with daily tasks such as fulfillment and warehousing.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline