Temporary Roasting Assistant

Description

Purpose

Provide production support to the Roasting Department, allowing the roasting team to maintain production throughput and quality by assisting with routine support tasks.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday
• Approximately 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (flexible based on production needs)
• Approximately 32-36 hours per week
• Temporary role anticipated through approximately September 18, 2026, or until operational needs change

Primary Responsibilities

• Load green coffee into roasters
• Support destoning operations
• Perform coffee color analysis
• Stage green for roasting
• Move Jackys, barrels, supersacks, and other materials
• Assist with startup and changeovers
• Support inventory movement
• Clean roasting equipment and work areas
• Participate in scheduled roaster cleaning activities (approximately every 6-8 weeks)
• Perform routine housekeeping and organization
• Assist with labeling and other production support tasks as needed

The Roast Supervisor and Production Roaster Level 2 remain responsible for machine operation, roast profiles, quality decisions, and final product approval.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or food production experience
• Powered industrial equipment experience (walkie stacker certification preferred or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to safely lift and move coffee materials
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions