At Arkib, our mission is to deliver delicious coffee to the world. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.

About the job

At Arkib, a Barista is someone who is passionate about coffee, culinary items, sustainability, and creating incredible guest experiences grounded in care and respect. We invite you to grow as a team member and create harmony community through coffee with us.  

You will

• Fulfil coffee bean orders with an incredible eye for detail, ensuring the right coffee gets to the right person at the right time
• Prepare the production line efficiently and accurately: blending, weighing, bagging, and organising coffee beans
• Assemble, pack, label and organize coffee bags with diligence and care, ensuring each coffee is packed to perfection
• Always leave your station and the warehouse in impeccable shape: sweeping, organising, and cleaning the floor after each production run
• Support your team members as needed in keeping production running smoothly
• Participate in weekly machine maintenance and report any issues encountered so your team can stay ahead of machinery malfunctions
• Follow and support all Food Safety, Quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations.

You are

• Obsessed with the details - you will leave no bean misplaced and no bag unlabelled
• Highly professional and serious about your work but don’t take yourself too seriously
• Delightful to work with and have a sense of humor and infectious ‘can-do’ attitude
• Reliable and consistent - your manager and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual, dedicated and bring your A-game
• Comfortable operating machinery on a daily basis

You have

• A deep love and respect for delicious coffee, food, and exceptional guest experiences
• Experience working in fast paced environment (ideally in production)
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs of weight comfortably
• The ability to read and speak English proficiently

Physical requirements

• This role is a physical one and the physical demands outlined below are representative of those that must be met for a team member to be successful in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job which we’ve mapped out below. 
• You have:
• The ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
• The use of hands to handle or feel and the ability to reach with hands and arm
• The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The ability to squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
• The ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The ability to listen and speak
• The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces as needed
• The ability to have close visual acuity to perform repetitive visual checking, counting, spotting small defects, determine accuracy of numbers and package 

A few benefits we offer

• Paid time off
• Free drinks at any of our cafes at discount rate
• Discounts on any Arkib items and merchandise

At Arkib, you’ll be critical to customer enjoying delicious coffee. We aim to provide delightful hospitality to everyone who visits our website, in-person or roastery. If you’re ready to help bring amazing products to life, please apply and join us.

Arkib is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace.

We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create conflicts of interest.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.