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
Salary Description
$19/hour