Production Technician (CA)

over 1 year ago
Full time role
Thermal, CA, US... more
Thermal, CA, US... more

Company

Atomo is a cutting-edge, Seattle-based, food-tech startup confronting the climate crisis by reinventing coffee for tomorrow. Founded in 2019, with ...

View Company Profile

Job Description

About Atomo

Atomo is a cutting-edge, Seattle-based, food-tech startup confronting the climate crisis by reinventing coffee for tomorrow. Founded in 2019, with offices in the heart of Seattle, Atomo is a place for innovative, creative, committed people to come together, learn from one another and leave this planet better than we found it. We have already reverse-engineered the coffee bean—producing outstanding cold brew coffee with over 90% reduction in both water and carbon footprints—and have even bigger plans for the future. Join us to help shape the future of coffee!

 

Core Values

At Atomo we believe that everyone has a critical role to play in how we change the future. We believe in Empowering Innovation through continuous learning while also honoring coffee traditions. We believe in being Stewards to the Planet by leading through example in everything we do and putting the planet over profits. We believe in Building Community by fostering an environment of psychological safety and always striving for a team of “we”. And we are committed to delivering an exceptional product and experience, every single time.


Job Description:

Atomo Coffee is currently looking for a production technician who is self-motivated and driven to succeed! You are highly efficient and understand the importance and excitement of working in a start-up environment, which includes wearing many hats, being flexible with timelines and direction, and having many opportunities for growth within the organization.

This role will be a key member of the production team at our new Ingredient Processing Facility (IPF) and will assist in the operation of our production equipment and manufacturing of molecular coffee raw materials. This is a physically demanding role, with duties including shoveling raw materials, working in hot environments, and repetitive muscle movement. This role will report directly to the IPF Plant Manager.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead initial operations of Ingredient Processing Facility
  • Work collaboratively with Facilities and Maintenance to determine best practices for new machinery, techniques and equipment
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve new equipment and processes
  • Assist in facility build out by collaborating with contractors and managers on tasks
  • Operate all assigned equipment safely and efficiently
  • Verifying accuracy of work
  • Ensure that work area is clean and safety standards are followed
  • Any other duties as assigned by Plant Manager



Skills and Qualifications:

  • Prior food or beverage manufacturing including roasting and brewing preferred
  • Ability to lift 25lbs over head repeatedly and safely is a must
  • Attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization
  • Hand/ eye coordination and mechanical aptitude
  • Capable of learning operation skills and utilizing them during the operation of the equipment
  • Self-motivated with often times minimal supervision, rigorous, and reactive
  • A collaborative team player with a strong drive for resolution when it comes to problem solving
  • Work performance must demonstrate a sense of urgency
  • Excellent attendance and a solid work history are a must
  • Basic computer skills required
  • HS Diploma, equivalent or higher
  • Must be able to speak basic English, billigual candidates in Spanish and Englist preferred


Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

  • Stand for extend periods of time
  • Walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and climb over equipment within the production area as well as loading zones
  • Converse in a range of environments from loud production areas to office space.

The employee must be able to:

  • Use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds often, using proper bending and lifting. Lift 25 pounds overhead repeatedly and safely.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision, depth perception, color determination, hand/eye coordination, and hand/eye/foot coordination and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Other required abilities include reading, calculation, measuring, planning, interpreting, explaining, and compiling data.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however louder noise levels may be experienced when production is occurring or when maintenance work is being performed. Environmental conditions in the plant include exposure to elevated surfaces, vibration, moving objects, noise, slippery floors, electrical hazards, heat, and mechanical hazards.


Additional Details:

Pay Range: DOE $20-25/hr, FT non-exempt

Benefits: PTO + Sick Leave, Holidays, Equity, Medical-, Dental-, Vision- and Life- Insurance. Personal + Professional Development Program.


 

Similar jobs





Atomo is a cutting-edge, Seattle-based, food-tech startup confronting the climate crisis by reinventing coffee for tomorrow. Founded in 2019, with ...

View Company Profile

Similar jobs