Production Assistant Jobs

Equator is a tight team of easy-going, efficiency-driven, caffeine-guzzling, coffee people. You’ll interact with roasted coffee, learn how to use semi-automated packing equipment, and have opportunities to cross-train in any production role. You’ll even get to add your favourite songs to the Spotify playlist we rock out to. This is a part-time position (24-30 hours a week) with standard days of work being Monday to Wednesday, although during busy seasons and long weekends, there could be working days on Thursdays or Fridays.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The Production Team Member’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Product Preparation and Delivery
- Participating in all stages of prepping, bagging, grinding, sealing, shelving, picking, packing and shipping
- Keeping pace with production timelines and staying focused on the task at hand
- Handling anomalies in the production process pleasantly and professionally
- Ensuring quality control through regular testing and adjusting during shift to produce product within specifications and rejecting product outside of specifications
- Participating in weekly team meetings to set goals and priorities for the week and give feedback
- Cleaning & Maintenance
- Ensuring that pre- and post-production procedures are completed in a safe, productive manner
- Keeping warehouse (including all workspaces, common spaces, and bathroom) clean at all times
- Maintaining essential production equipment throughout shift (cleaning, adjusting, troubleshooting)
- Participating in daily, weekly and monthly cleaning & maintenance procedures
- Following health, safety, food safety and organic procedures according to established standards
- Optional Tasks (assigned to one or more team member as needed)
- Becoming a cold brew coffee brew master
- Assisting with or becoming a back-up driver for our delivery route or fresh delivery program
- Taking on prep tasks such as labelling and organizing bags and packaging supplies
- Inventory management including ordering, counting and communicating with vendors
- Possibility to work in our café as a customer service representative or barista
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to perform this job.
- Ability to be able to move/lift heavy boxes (approximately 50 lbs) and be on your feet all day
- Ability to work in a team, be a self-starter and a desire to keep learning!
- Avoid wearing perfumes or strong deodorants (coffee absorbs odors readily)

ADDITIONAL ASSETS
- Valid G license and clean abstract (requirement if being hired for back-up driver role)
- A good understanding of packing/shipping
- A good disposition towards clients/customers (mostly when making deliveries)
- A good understanding of Ottawa streets and locations
- Inventory management experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Equator Coffee Roasters prides itself on providing a work atmosphere that is pleasant, productive and supportive.
VISION AND VALUES
Equator’s Production Team Members will always act in harmony with Equator’s Vision and Values.