Production Assistant, Roastery at French Truck Coffee – New Orleans, Louisiana

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

Prior experience in food product manufacturing preferred

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Hands-on, team-oriented approach to leadership

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills with accountability for task completion

Proficient in Google Suite and other digital tools

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Able to lift up to 75 pounds

Able to stand for prolonged periods of time frequently

Mix of standard manufacturing and retail store environments