Manufacturing Operator Intern (Finance)
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor
Travel Required: 0%
Work Type: On site
Why Join Community Coffee?
At Community Coffee, every cup tells a story. As America's #1 family-owned and operated retail coffee brand, we blend cherished traditions with innovative thinking to create a dynamic, fast-paced environment that's as energizing as our coffee. Here, you'll thrive in a setting that challenges you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day. Join our family and transform your passion for coffee into a rewarding career-where every day is an opportunity to craft exceptional experiences and build lasting connections.
Position Overview
As a Manufacturing Operator Intern, you will support the production of roasted, ground coffee by operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment across various stages of the manufacturing process. You'll gain hands-on experience with high-speed machinery, quality checks, and preventative maintenance, all while ensuring product quality and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor production processes from green coffee intake to delivery of finished product to packaging.
- Learn to operate roasting, grinding, and transfer equipment in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Conduct regular cleaning procedures on all assigned equipment based on standard operating procedures.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues to maintain optimal operating conditions and product consistency.
- Perform routine quality checks, including monitoring moisture levels and product color.
- Conduct basic preventative maintenance tasks (e.g., greasing) and maintain accurate maintenance logs and Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) documentation.
- Operate high-speed packaging machinery to meet quality and production targets.
- Support packaging line changeovers, mechanical adjustments, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
- Collect and record production data, machine downtime, and quality checks throughout the shift.
- Submit daily production reports and input data into SAP systems using a computer.
- Assist maintenance technicians with machinery repairs as needed.
- May be asked to perform additional duties as necessary
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Current enrollment in an advanced technical degree or university.
- 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. •
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to operate electric pallet jack, forklift, hoist, and various hand and power tools.
- Familiar with industrial and mechanical terminology.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Foundational Competencies
- Builds Trust
- Continuous Learner
- Customer Centric
- Effective Communication
- Integrity
- Results Oriented
Additional Competencies
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Takes Action
- Resourcefulness
- Collaborates
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
- Frequently required to sit
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
- Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Our Values
Champion People
Inspire Creativity
Wow Our Customers
Serve Our Communities
Win Together Community Coffee Company offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid time off and employee assistance program.
Community Coffee Company and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, genetic information, uniformed service, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. Community Coffee Company will also provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of a position, as required by applicable law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.
