Production Assistant jobs in Kenner, LA

Interested in joining the coffee scene in New Orleans? Come work with us at French Truck! We have an opportunity available in our roastery at 1116 S Telemachus St., New Orleans, LA 70125.

The Production Assistant (PA) works as a part of the production team at their respective roastery. Our PAs help with packaging, bagging and labeling all coffee and tea to production standards. They are also tasked with assisting in our cold brew processes, general equipment upkeep, and other tasks as assigned by their supervisor. We expect all PAs to have an intimate knowledge of our products and offerings.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately stamp the roast date and batch numbers on coffee bags
• Bag, seal, and label roasted coffee and tea accurately
• Assist with packing out orders, making shipping labels, and sending orders out upon completion
• Maintain the cleanliness of the roastery, parking lot, perimeter of building, storm drains, etc.
• Receiving and storing all roastery related orders as they are delivered to the roastery
• Assist with the grinding, brewing, and bottling of cold brew coffee
• Organize and maintain cold brew fridges via FIFO (first in, first out)
• Emptying, cleaning, and maintaining cold brew tanks and equipment daily
• Follow the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Responsibility
• Commercial Awareness
• Decision Making
• Effective Communication
• Integrity
• Result Orientation
• Problem Solving

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Prior experience in food product manufacturing preferred

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement with a hands-on, cooperative approach in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and accountability in completing all tasks in a thorough, accurate and timely manner

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time frequently
• Mix of standard manufacturing and retail store environments

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between French Truck Coffee and any of its employees.

EEO Statement

French Truck Coffee is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.