Production Roaster

Are you passionate about coffee and driven by the pursuit of excellence? Corvus Coffee Roasters, a leader in high-end specialty coffee, is seeking a Production Coffee Roaster who thrives on making things better and embracing new challenges. We are looking for someone who embodies the dedication of the farmers we partner with—individuals committed to constant improvement and achieving the best version of themselves. In this role, you’ll focus on perceptible quality in every roast, ensuring that each cup reflects the exceptional work of our partner farmers and delivers a memorable experience for our guests. If you’re ready to elevate your coffee career and contribute to our commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply here and join us in creating outstanding coffee experiences.

Position Summary 

The Production roaster is responsible for production roasting, cupping QC/QA, equipment maintenance and upkeep, and order fulfillment as needed. This is a full-time non-exempt position working various shifts per week. This position will work between the Littleton cafe and Denver warehouse, and must have reliable transportation to complete the transport of roasted coffee between the locations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Roast as needed on all production systems; Giesen, Diedrich, San Franciscan and Sample Roaster

• Develop working knowledge of all roasting systems (mechanized, electrical, and digital)

• Perform in daily/weekly roaster maintenance and cleaning needs

• Participate in green coffee inventory and unloading of palletized green coffee and maintain cleanliness and organization of roasting and green storage areas

• Stay updated on current coffee offerings and upcoming fresh crop arrivals, keeping appropriate systems updated (Cropster, Monday.com, etc)

• Communicate with production supervisor regarding order fulfillment, roasting, and maintenance

• Quality control assessment at the roaster and cupping table. Regular and systematic cupping of production roasts and use of Cropster RI Software and color reader to evaluate roast degree

• Analyze roast profiles and works with Head Roaster to establish new ones as needed

• Perform sample roasting and cupping evaluation for quality control and purchasing needs

• Support a collaborative environment through engagement with production team and shop staff

• Actively works to grow coffee knowledge via on the job training and personal study

• Conduct occasional public cuppings as needed

• Fill in on the production team as needed

• Will assist in training and onboarding of new production and roasting staff as needed

• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum 2 years of production roasting experience required

• Must love coffee and actively seek to grow in coffee knowledge and experience

• Possess desire for cupping and sensory skill sets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Basic mechanical skills; willingness to learn as needed for equipment maintenance

• Ability to work well both within a team and independently

• Must be approachable, mindful, and positive

• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and make adjustments in any situation

• Open availability and flexible with the work environment. The roastery temperature fluctuates with the seasons, and volume is variable.

• Ability to multitask in a demanding work environment

• Previous experience in sourcing and green buying preferred, but not required

• Minimum 2 years of structured cupping experience

Benefits

• PTO 

• Health/Vision/Dental

• 401k  

• Coffee/Merch

• Compensation commensurate with experience (19-25/hour)