Coffee Roaster

Canterbury Coffee; Richmond; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation to start

Group Health & Dental program

Vacation Purchase Program

1 paid Volunteer Day per year

Employee pricing on product line-up

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Canterbury Coffee is hiring a Roaster at our Richmond facility to operate large-scale roasting equipment and ensure daily production goals are met with the highest quality and food-safety standards. You will join a dynamic manufacturing team in a full-time, permanent role.

Responsibilities include operating roasting lines, monitoring controls, and maintaining a safe, clean workplace while collaborating with team members to hit production targets. Prior experience and safety training are valued.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Forklift certification Class 1, 4, & 5 is an asset.
• SQF, HACCP, GMP familiarity is an asset.
• 1 year of manufacturing machinery experience is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate coffee roasters, grinders, green coffee blending and batching systems with care and consistency.
• Monitor and adjust controls for batching, grinders, and silos for optimal performance.
• Handle green coffee dumping with safety and accuracy.
• Ensure activities align with SQF standards and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the team to meet production targets and keep a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification (Class 1-5)

SQF/HACCP/GMP familiarity

Job description

If you are mechanically inclined, enjoy a well-organized, friendly, and dynamic work environment, Canterbury's Manufacturing team is looking for you! Canterbury is seeking a highly motivated Roaster to support the Manufacturing team at our Richmond branch as a full-time, permanent member of the team. As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll be at the heart of our production process - responsible for safely and efficiently operating our large-scale roasting equipment and systems to meet daily production goals while upholding the highest quality and food safety standards.

What You'll Do

• Operate coffee roasters, grinders, green coffee blending and batching systems with care and consistency
• Monitor and adjust controls for whole bean batching, grinders, and silos to ensure optimal performance
• Handle green coffee dumping with attention to safety and accuracy
• Ensure all activities align with SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards and support continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the team to meet production targets and maintain a clean, safe working environment

You Have

• High School education or GED required
• Forklift certification Class 1, 4, & 5 is considered an asset
• Previous experience with SQF, HACCP, GMP and safety programs is considered an asset
• 1 year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Mechanical aptitude is considered an asset

You Are Great At

• Communicating
• Working under pressure
• Working in a team
• Meeting deadlines
• Maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Following instruction
• Staying flexible to work shifts
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace

We Offer

• A fun and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development
• 3 weeks of vacation to start
• Eligibility to participate in our Group Health & Dental program
• Participation in our Vacation Purchase Program
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year
• Growth opportunities and a rewarding career with a Canadian business that takes pride in giving back to community
• Employee pricing on our product line-up
• Free, on-site parking
• And...a workplace filled with the aroma of coffee...all day...every day

Applications are welcomed from all individuals, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our company.

Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

To learn more about us, visit our website at canterburycoffee.com .

Monday to Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM

40 hours per week