Production Assistant

Boxcar is looking to add a Production Assistant to our roastery team!

We have a flexible timeline to find a perfect fit for this role.

This is a part-time position: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm

At Boxcar Coffee Roasters, our mission is to uplift lives. We do this in part by working day in and day out to roast exceptional coffees and provide our wholesale and retail customers with the best experience possible. Our dedicated team of coffee professionals makes this possible, and we strive to provide with them with the resources and support to learn and grow.

The Production Assistant is responsible for every step of order fulfillment, from weighing green batches to final delivery. Other core duties include regular QC tastings, maintaining a clean and organized roastery, and performing preventative maintenance on our roasting equipment. 

To be a successful Production Assistant, you must work with a sense of urgency, have an eye for details, take ownership of your work, and be kind. 

Requirements:

-Love of coffee and hospitality

-Ability to work as part of a team

-Customer-focused mindset

-Able to protect and live Boxcar values

-Strong organization skills and attention to detail

-Approachable, mindful and positive

-Valid driver's license and ability to safely drive in varying conditions

-Ability to manage and prioritize daily and weekly tasks

-Flexible and adaptable

-Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

-Able to stay positive and focused in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Responsibilities include:

-Weigh batches for daily roasting

-Roast coffee to Boxcar's strict standards 

-Produce Boxcar's kegged cold brewed coffee

-Package and ship coffee orders

-Deliver orders to wholesale accounts across the Front Range on a weekly delivery route

-Maintain coffee roasting machines

-Set up and participate in regular cuppings

-Maintain a clean and organized roastery space

-Take on other tasks and duties as assigned

Benefits 

-Health Insurance (for full-time employees - starting at 90 days)

-Paid time off (for full-time employees - starting at 90 days)

-Sick pay

-Roasting and cupping training

-Professional development

-Discounts on food and merchandise

-Free drinks at our cafes - always

-Free retail coffee bags

If you'd like to be considered for this role, please send us your resume and attach a brief note or cover letter explaining why you're a great fit.