Bagged coffee (132-154lbs) is a fantastic option for stocking your business and bags typically have a lower price per pound compared to boxes. This article explains how the delivery and storage recommendations for bags of green coffee.
Bagged coffee is a fantastic option for stocking your business. However, there are a few drawbacks to consider. Bags of coffee tend to be heavy, can easily tip over, and can be challenging to move.
Here are a few things to consider when you order bags of coffee and some tips to ensure the arrival, offload, and storage of your bag order goes smoothly.
Prepare the appropriate space for the bags of coffee.
Boxes and bags of green often come in Grain-Pro bags, which are perfect for green coffee storage. You will want to make sure you store your green coffee in a clean, cool, dry place. Remember, green coffee is porous and can absorb smells from nearby materials. Also, be sure the green coffee is stored separately from the roasted coffee to avoid cross-contamination.
Get a plan together for storage and access.
Are you keeping the coffee on the pallet on which it was shipped? Are you emptying the bag into a Brute Bucket? Are you going to move the bags from the shipping pallet to your own pallets? Whichever you do, please bring a buddy with you to help you lift!
Bring a buddy with you! Team lifts are essential in moving bags of coffee.
Bags of coffee are heavy. Bags of coffee are roughly 28 inches wide x 40 inches tall and weigh between 132 and 154 lbs. They cannot be safely lifted by one person.
Here’s a play by play of how we suggest you move your bags:
a) Each team member will stand at one end of the coffee bag, crouch down, and grasp two corners.
b) Lift the bag by straightening your knees, not your back.
c) Move the bag to a brute bucket or another pallet or rack. Please make sure the rack or pallet can safely accommodate the weight.