Roast and Grind Operator

Principal Job Duties

• Roast green coffee beans to production schedule and confirm that the roast times, temperatures, and Agtron(color) values are well within specifications, per each coffee roast profile.
• Complete all logs, forms, and checklist required during shift.
• Perform real time quality checks of each batch to ensure that each roast meets quality standards.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the green coffee bean silos.
• Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot when problems arise.
• Communicate with others on progress of daily schedule.
• Operate a forklift and other material moving equipment in accordance with safety requirements.
• Conduct necessary transactions using NetSuite to record production data.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment with the assistance of a maintenance technician.
• Show the ability to stay calm and alert in emergency situations to lead others through protocols and procedures.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
• Share sample roasting responsibilities with the roasting team lead to ensure quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience monitoring product quality.
• 1-2 years of certified forklift experience.
• Willingness and desire to develop by gaining coffee industry specific qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA Coffee certifications, etc.).
• Strong mathematical skills using percentages and fractions while working with recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• General understanding of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Basic data entry skills.
• High school diploma or GED.