Farm Equipment Operator

About San Francisco Bay Coffee

Established in 1979, SF Bay Coffee operates as a family-owned coffee company in its third generation focused on innovation and sustainability. SF Bay Coffee has an international network of over 32,000 farmers and treats all its suppliers as extended members of the family. They offer a variety of coffee products sourced from farms worldwide, including One Cup and a range of bag sizes, all at various roast levels. The brand also sells coffee related merchandise. SF Bay Coffee sells via the following channels: club, regional and national grocery stores, and online. SF Bay Coffee is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly farming and production. The SF Bay Coffee family has maintained a tradition of quality and exceptional service since their inception. They have cemented their reputation as experts in the coffee world by spearheading innovation to create a high quality and affordable coffee product.

Job Summary

The Farm Equipment Operator will assist the Kona Facility Manager with all maintenance activities such as Facility equipment maintenance, property upkeep, vehicle/farm equipment upkeep and maintenance and occasional farm maintenance. Will be a key point in the machine maintenance operations. Maintain all inventory along with the Wet/Dry mill duties such as lifting, sorting and drying of coffee beans.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of farms to insure a clean and safe environment.
• Work in Farm Operations area as assigned.
• Operate machinery such as tractors, forklifts, and front-end loaders.
• Maintain working area in clean condition.
• Ensure the farm is operating safely and in compliance with Federal, State or local regulations
• Mowing, weed eating, pruning, and landscape maintenance as needed
• General equipment maintenance
• Chemical & fertilizer application
• Perform related duties as required
• Maintain Water tanks. Release & clean tanks, maintain water pump
• Pickup Coffee bags from field, weigh cherry and processing in wet mill.
  
  

Follow all company procedures and policies, especially with respect to Safety, Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract
• Farm Equipment Experience 1 year (Willing to train the right candidate)
• Ability to work as teams and independently
• Clear written and communication skills
• Required to load, unload and move coffee bags weighing more than 55 lbs.
• Previous farm experience or knowledge required
• Willing to learn new skills
• Results driven and self-motivated
• Must maintain excellent attendance and work overtime and weekends. Valid Driver’s license
  
  

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Captain Cook, HI

EEO Statement

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.

Fair Chance Act

San Francisco Bay Coffee will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if San Francisco Bay Coffee is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act | CRD (ca.gov) webpage.