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Highwire Coffee Roasters was established in Oakland in 2011. Since the beginning, Highwire has offered coffees and created spaces that exhibit what we call “Approachable Excellence”. We serve some of the best coffee in the world while centering our communities in a welcoming, non-fussy way. We currently have seven (soon eight) retail locations in the East Bay, along with a significant mail order and wholesale business.
We are looking to add a Production Team Member onto our team to participate in production at our Emeryville Roastery. This is an entry level position reporting to the Director of Coffee and supplementing the Production Lead. It will start at 30 hours per week across five days.
The Production Team Member will need to be the quintessential team-player, as they will wear several hats throughout their day-to-day responsibilities. This role will package and ship orders all while maintaining high levels of quality control. This role will require excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a persistent pace of urgency in order to succeed. A positive attitude and professional demeanor will be expected at all times.
The best candidate for this position will be a team player with a focus on efficiency, cleanliness, and accuracy with an unflappably positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
Understand Start-of-Day procedures for importing orders, preparing necessary pre-production paperwork, and creation of the roasting schedule.
Prioritize their work according to the needs of the production day and delivery schedule, based on volume and workflow.
Bag of coffee and fulfill orders. This can and will include loading coffee into the weigh and fill, bagging of coffee using the weigh and fill, sealing of coffee bags with the heat sealer, folding of filled coffee bags, placing of filled bags on the bagging shelf, filling of orders with bagged coffee, grinding coffee for orders, packaging coffee for shipment, and recording of bags loaded into store orders.
Maintain a pace of work consistent with the needs of production when bagging and filling orders.
Attention to detail in the production space will be critical to the success of individuals in this position
Understand the basics of fire safety and what to do in case of a fire, either inside the equipment or in the roasting area.
Use of safe lifting techniques are expected at all times.
Use both electric and manual pallet jacks to manipulate pallets of coffee in the space.
Able to lift up to 40lbs, frequently, with occasional lifting up to 60lbs. They will also be expected to be able to move coffee bags with other team members, using safe team-lifting techniques.
Pack tea accurately and efficiently.
Maintain a clean and clear workspace, before, during and after their shift.
Pitch in on general cleaning duties of the roasting and production areas as well as the general warehouse.
Take direction and feedback from the Production Lead and communicate with the roasters about the production day and to address any exceptions
Experience:
Experience with Google Docs and Shopify are desirable
The pay range for this position is $21 to $25/hr. Starting wage will be determined based on experience.
In addition to monetary compensation, Highwire’s benefits package includes the following:Emeryville RoasteryEmeryville Roastery
Your Rewards Package
Unlimited Highwire beverages
Weekly coffee/tea to take home
50% discount on Highwire wearable merch
20% discount on food, pastries, and gear
Paid time off that grows with you
Health benefits for committed team members (25+ hours)
The Highwire Standard
Arrive ready to work (on time = success for the whole team)
Master both craft and connection
Maintain our welcoming, professional atmosphere
Power-Up Opportunities
Skill development and certifications
Being part of our music-filled, community-centered culture
Robert Myers and Rich Avella first met in the mid-1990s and share an approach to coffee we call \approachable excellence\.
Our shops are welcoming spaces where we connect around our enthusiasm for coffee, our communities, and our love of music. Our coffees are always the freshest green coffees available in any season and we roast them along a roast spectrum that captures the range of coffee lovers' tastes from lighter, bright Single Origins, to the deeper chocolatey body-forward coffees typical of a darker roasted coffee.
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Paid training
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Day shift
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
Highwire Coffee Roasters was established in Oakland in 2011. Since the beginning, Highwire has offered coffees and created spaces that exhibit what we call “Approachable Excellence”. We serve some of the best coffee in the world while centering our communities in a welcoming, non-fussy way. We currently have seven (soon eight) retail locations in the East Bay, along with a significant mail order and wholesale business.
We are looking to add a Production Team Member onto our team to participate in production at our Emeryville Roastery. This is an entry level position reporting to the Director of Coffee and supplementing the Production Lead. It will start at 30 hours per week across five days.
The Production Team Member will need to be the quintessential team-player, as they will wear several hats throughout their day-to-day responsibilities. This role will package and ship orders all while maintaining high levels of quality control. This role will require excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a persistent pace of urgency in order to succeed. A positive attitude and professional demeanor will be expected at all times.
The best candidate for this position will be a team player with a focus on efficiency, cleanliness, and accuracy with an unflappably positive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
Understand Start-of-Day procedures for importing orders, preparing necessary pre-production paperwork, and creation of the roasting schedule.
Prioritize their work according to the needs of the production day and delivery schedule, based on volume and workflow.
Bag of coffee and fulfill orders. This can and will include loading coffee into the weigh and fill, bagging of coffee using the weigh and fill, sealing of coffee bags with the heat sealer, folding of filled coffee bags, placing of filled bags on the bagging shelf, filling of orders with bagged coffee, grinding coffee for orders, packaging coffee for shipment, and recording of bags loaded into store orders.
Maintain a pace of work consistent with the needs of production when bagging and filling orders.
Attention to detail in the production space will be critical to the success of individuals in this position
Understand the basics of fire safety and what to do in case of a fire, either inside the equipment or in the roasting area.
Use of safe lifting techniques are expected at all times.
Use both electric and manual pallet jacks to manipulate pallets of coffee in the space.
Able to lift up to 40lbs, frequently, with occasional lifting up to 60lbs. They will also be expected to be able to move coffee bags with other team members, using safe team-lifting techniques.
Pack tea accurately and efficiently.
Maintain a clean and clear workspace, before, during and after their shift.
Pitch in on general cleaning duties of the roasting and production areas as well as the general warehouse.
Take direction and feedback from the Production Lead and communicate with the roasters about the production day and to address any exceptions
Experience:
Experience with Google Docs and Shopify are desirable
The pay range for this position is $21 to $25/hr. Starting wage will be determined based on experience.
In addition to monetary compensation, Highwire’s benefits package includes the following:Emeryville RoasteryEmeryville Roastery
Your Rewards Package
Unlimited Highwire beverages
Weekly coffee/tea to take home
50% discount on Highwire wearable merch
20% discount on food, pastries, and gear
Paid time off that grows with you
Health benefits for committed team members (25+ hours)
The Highwire Standard
Arrive ready to work (on time = success for the whole team)
Master both craft and connection
Maintain our welcoming, professional atmosphere
Power-Up Opportunities
Skill development and certifications
Being part of our music-filled, community-centered culture
Robert Myers and Rich Avella first met in the mid-1990s and share an approach to coffee we call \approachable excellence\.
Our shops are welcoming spaces where we connect around our enthusiasm for coffee, our communities, and our love of music. Our coffees are always the freshest green coffees available in any season and we roast them along a roast spectrum that captures the range of coffee lovers' tastes from lighter, bright Single Origins, to the deeper chocolatey body-forward coffees typical of a darker roasted coffee.
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 / hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Paid training
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Day shift
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Production Team Member position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in San Francisco offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
