Coffee Roaster

Position Summary

The Coffee Roaster is responsible for operating and monitoring commercial coffee roasting equipment to produce high-quality coffee products that meet established specifications and quality standards. This position plays an important role in daily roasting operations, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the production process.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, dependable, and passionate about coffee quality. This individual must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment while maintaining production schedules, following established procedures, and adhering to food safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate commercial coffee roasting equipment to meet daily production requirements and established roast specifications.

• Monitor roasting temperatures, timing, airflow, and other variables to ensure consistent roast profiles.

• Follow established roasting recipes and procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

• Perform quality checks throughout the roasting process, including visual inspections and sample evaluations.

• Maintain accurate production records, roast logs, batch information, and quality documentation.

• Ensure roasted coffee is properly cooled, transferred, labeled, and prepared for the next stage of production.

• Monitor roasting equipment for proper operation and report mechanical issues or maintenance needs.

• Perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of roasting equipment and surrounding work areas.

• Follow all GMP, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

• Work closely with production, packaging, quality, and warehouse teams to meet daily production goals.

• Assist with training and supporting other production employees as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience operating commercial coffee roasting equipment preferred.

• Knowledge of coffee roasting fundamentals, including roast development, temperature control, and roast profiles.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.

• Ability to read and maintain production documentation and quality records.

• Basic computer skills; experience with ERP or production management systems is a plus.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Dependable, punctual, and committed to producing quality products.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements as required.

• Ability to work around heat, noise, and moving production equipment.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.