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Production Sputnik Coffee Company Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time From $19.83 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Food production Teamwork Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Driver's License Attention to detail Package delivery Loading Adaptability Safety equipment Van delivery (delivery method) Full Job Description Sputnik Coffee is a rapidly growing coffee roastery and cafe based in Chicago, IL. We are here to make craft coffee more affordable and accessible to everyone. Our locally-roasted coffee is one of the fastest selling products in over 150 Chicagoland grocery stores. A Day in the Life of a Production team member includes a mix of customer order intake and invoicing, with upselling opportunities, hands-on production, routing and delivery, and customer service. For this role, we're looking for a motivated, high-energy candidate, who enjoys repetition in their work, collaboration with others, solving problems and getting things done independently Below are some characteristics that would describe a great fit: Coffee Enthusiast Flexible High-Energy Creative Problem Solver Intellectually Curious Excellent Communicator Ability and desire to connect with store management Persistent, yet respectful Builds rapport to establish strong interpersonal relationships Self-Starter Goal-Oriented Strong Work Ethic Accountable Continuous Improvement Mindset Functional Description At Sputnik, we do things differently. We're looking for a new team member who is hard working, flexible and energized by being part of the process of getting delicious coffee to our awesome customers. The Production Lead responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Organizing all wholesale orders in online system Reaching out to store managers via phone and email to drive additional orders Preparing invoices and order summaries Providing detailed Daily Order summary to team members Communicating effectively with store managers to provide excellent customer service and solve problems Setup and calibrate production machinery Coffee packaging and sealing machinery Brewing and bottling machinery Troubleshoot any issues Daily and weekly cleaning of all production equipment Running production, bag coffee and bottle cold coffee Ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are maintained Running continuous quality control to ensure excellent final product quality Loading delivery van and creating a route plan for deliveries Delivery of all orders to grocery stores/partner cafes. Up to 20-30 stops/day. Identifying opportunities to make production and delivery process more efficient Serving as key point of contact via phone, email and in person for all grocery store-related customer service issues Review production data reports to identify any missed deliveries or orders The ideal candidate will be effective in managing their time and prioritizing responsibilities. They will work independently and be flexible as issues arise. While they will have the full support of the rest of the team, they are expected to handle production independently from start to finish. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with their hands and creating a physical product, whether it's a freshly roasted bag of coffee or a delicious bottle of cold brew. Qualifications/Requirements Availability to work a total of 5 days per week, possibility of Saturday or Sunday Available to start work day at 7:00 am Valid Driver's License and clean driving record Ability to make 20-30 deliveries per day. Average 6-9 hours drive time at least 2 days a week Ability to travel within a 75 mile radius of Chicago during weekdays and weekends Company van will be provided for work-related travel 1 year commitment Willingness to work in non-air conditioned production environment Ability to lift 50 pounds comfortably Food Safety Manager Certification course completion will be required after hiring Willingness to learn Google Suite (Gmail, Google Sheets, Docs), Salesforce and Quickbooks Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces. Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing ladders Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face mask, a hair/beard net, and gloves when required. Preferred Experience & Characteristics Strong work ethic Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment Attentive Strong drive for results Passion for coffee If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, and you'd like to be considered for a role on our team, then we look forward to hearing from you! ____________________________________________________________________________ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Sputnik Coffee Company is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901

• 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pay Frequency:

Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday This Job Is:

Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma Work Remotely No This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented
• would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Autonomous/Independent
• enjoys working with little direction High stress tolerance
• thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.83 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person