Batchroaster Operator

About the role

As a batch roaster you will be working in the Roasting area, mixing and dumping raw materials into cooking baskets. Using the established Method of Process for the development of all products, you will measure, weigh, and cook quantities of products according to batch requirements. All activities are performed in compliance with the company’s personnel safety, food safety, and food quality systems as well as 5S methodology.

Responsibilities

• Light both roasters
• Fill roasters with oil when necessary
• Know and regulate roasting temperatures for every product
• Regulate and control oil glazers and salters
• Monitor charts when necessary
• Post a sample of product roasted every time there’s a different product
• Weigh and cover every bin filled
• Produce the highest quality product
• Add oil to glazers when necessary
• Prepare liquid solutions
• Communicate regularly with maintenance technicians to ensure two-way communication on maintenance issues
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunction within 15 minutes of downtime

Qualifications

• Basic math, reading, and communication skills (written and oral)
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Willingness to work with very little notice based on business needs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-learner with ability to multitask
• Basic computer knowledge
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to cross-train in other positions and departments

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs independently and 50 lbs with assistance
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, twist, and bend frequently for up to 10 hours

Technical Skills

• Able to operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2,000 lbs of product
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment properly

Soft Skills

• Positive attitude (can-do attitude); team player
• Proactive, disciplined, and organized
• Ability to train new operators