What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coffee Process Technician I | 2nd Shift | Wilmington, NC position at FedUp Foods?

Who We Are

Founded in 2008, AKM LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedUp Foods PBC, is one of the nation's early producers of kombucha, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offering a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.

Our Culture

FedUp Foods fuels the growth and success of open-minded, collaborative, and passionate individuals who thrive on teamwork, creativity, and continuous learning.

As a proud benefit corporation we have chosen to make People one of our benefit pillars. We strive to make sure every employee of FedUp Foods feels welcomed, valued, and empowered by fostering a collaborative and adaptable community, providing growth opportunities, and creating a supportive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Values : Agility, Collaboration, Communication, Lifelong Learning, Community, Gratitude

Our Benefits (FT Roles) :

Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% individual premium)
Group Term Life Insurance (100% of premium paid by company)
Vision and Dental Coverage (paid by the employee)
Voluntary Group Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (100% of premium paid by company)
Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by company)
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Retirement : 401k with Employer Match
9 Paid Holidays
PTO and Sick Time

Position Summary

Schedule : 2nd Shift, Mon - Fri, 2 : 30PM - 11 : 00PM.

2nd shift receives additional $1 shift differential pay per hour already included in the listed pay rate.

This role plays a crucial part in our large-scale coffee production by assisting in the daily execution of all industrial coffee processing, brewing and transferring operations, cleaning all related equipment / spaces and contributing as a member of the brewing team. In order to help ensure all aspects of this position are performed as expected, measurable metrics will be provided along with regularly scheduled performance reviews.

An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, enthusiastic about coffee, and enjoy working with a variety of individuals who share similar values and goals.

General Duties / Responsibilities

Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning about coffee production, actively participating in process improvement initiatives

Monitor the consistency of coffee production and identifying and reporting any inconsistencies to supervisor

Safely and efficiently load and unload coffee beans into the large coffee system

Fill tanks with water for future coffee production

Maintain a safe and clean work environment :

Advocate a safe working environment by adhering to all PPE requirements and policies, and reporting incidents and near misses to assigned supervisor

Understand all Clean in Place procedures

Daily routine, and regular deep cleaning and sanitization of coffee system, required tanks, pumps and filtration systems and equipment, floors, drains and other systems

Organization and cleaning of all tools and equipment

Annual chemical training, proper cleaning chemical usage and proper chemical titrations

Conformation of coffee production equipment cleanliness thru swabbing, titration or other standard tests

Follow all SOPs and work instructions

Assist in brainstorming improvements to the large-scale coffee production process

Abide by GMP / SQF and HACCP standards

Record and enter data related to coffee production output, scraping, and cleaning procedures into all appropriate spreadsheets, checklists or documents

Changeover Filtration pads and socks

Assist in the transfer base product through appropriate filtration to appropriate tank

Assist with other brewing / flavoring duties for other fermented non-coffee products as needed

Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities

Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same

Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation

Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment

Report any problem that involves food quality and safety to the Quality Assurance Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety

Required Skills / Abilities

Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred

Accurate record-keeping skills and proficiency with spreadsheets / data entry

Genuine interest in coffee and a desire to learn and contribute to the production process

Able to reprioritize quickly in an ever changing fast paced environment

Knowledge of food safety standards

Safety-first mindset

Must be a team player that actively contributes to a positive work environment

Extended shifts, overtime, and weekends may be needed based on business needs

Flexibility in work hours is necessary to meet operational demands

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required

Experience working with coffee or in a food manufacturing environment preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

30 minute unpaid lunch break; two 15 minute paid breaks

Ability to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods

Ability to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, shovel, twist, climb steps, and walk on uneven surfaces regularly

Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 65 pounds repeatedly throughout shift

Ability to work in a crowded, noisy manufacturing environment, and be able to safely navigate wet work areas and extremes in temperatures

EEO Statement

AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.

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