Coffee Roaster

Pilot Coffee Corp; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Coffee Roasters in Toronto, ON is hiring a Coffee Roaster to join our roastery team. You will operate roasting equipment, manage green coffee inventory, and ensure each batch aligns with our taste profiles under the guidance of the Coffee + Roasting Manager.

Daily duties include executing roast schedules, performing QC checks with Agtron and moisture meters, and helping onboard new team members while maintaining a safe, productive roastery environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years coffee industry experience (roasting or production operations preferred).
• Strong passion for specialty coffee and continuous learning.
• Experience using quality control equipment (e.g., Agtron, moisture meters) is an asset.
• Forklift certification is an asset.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to wear PPE in roasting areas.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily roast schedules per roast profiles.
• Perform quality control checks on each roast.
• Receive, inspect, and track green coffee shipments.
• Maintain and log green coffee inventory using roasting software and logs.
• Clean and maintain roasting equipment.
• Mentor new team members on roasting techniques and safety.

Skills

Roasting experience

Quality control

Inventory management

PPE safety

Forklift certification

Tools

Roasting software

NetSuite

MRP systems

Job description

At Pilot, we are passionate about specialty coffee, quality, and community. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone's work is valued and celebrated.

Position Summary

As a Coffee Roaster at Pilot Coffee Roasters, you will play a central role in crafting our specialty coffees and maintaining our high standards of quality. Working alongside the Coffee + Roasting Manager, you will operate roasting equipment, manage green coffee inventory, and ensure every batch meets our profile and taste specifications.

Position: Coffee Roaster

Location: 50 Wagstaff Dr. Toronto, ON.

Starting Pay: $20 - $24 per hour

This post is for an existing vacancy. No AI will be used in conjunction with this hiring process.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Roasting Operations & Inventory

• Execute daily roast schedules efficiently while adhering strictly to established roast profiles.
• Perform quality control checks on every roast batch using specialized laboratory equipment.
• Receive, inspect, and track green coffee shipments, reporting any discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain and log green coffee inventory using roasting software software and roast logs.
• Clean and maintain roasting equipment according to scheduled maintenance rosters.
• Assist in onboarding and educating new team members on roasting techniques and safety protocols.
• Manage MRP item data, NetSuite records, roasting software logs, and BOM updates accurately.

Qualifications & Competencies

Requirements & Skills

• 2+ years of coffee industry experience (roasting or production machine operations preferred).
• Strong passion for specialty coffee and continuous learning.
• Experience using quality control equipment (e.g., Agtron, moisture meters) is an asset.
• Forklift certification is an asset.
• Working Conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in roasting areas.
• Work is performed in an active roastery and warehouse environment with motorized equipment.

Diversity, Inclusion & Company Profile

Pilot Coffee Roasters aims to provide a barrier-free experience for those looking to join our team, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process can notify their recruiter directly.

Pilot Coffee Roasters is a full-service specialty coffee roastery, training provider, and cafe operator with multiple locations across Toronto and wholesale accounts from coast to coast. We focus on Direct Trade partnerships that positively impact communities at origin, and roast coffees at the vanguard of innovation to offer an unparalleled sensory experience. Visit pilotcoffeeroasters.com for more information.

Recent Accolades

Growth 500: Canada's Fastest Growing Companies 2019

RGD In-House Design Awards 2019: Award of Merit for Branding and Packaging

Great Place to Work Certified 2019: Recognized on sub-lists including Best Workplaces for Inclusion, Best Workplaces for Millennials, Best Workplaces Managed by Women, Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Best Workplaces in Ontario, and Best Workplaces for Women.