Aspiring Coffee Roaster & Production Assistant

Kuppa Joy; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kuppa Joy is seeking an entry-level Coffee Roaster and Production Assistant to support our roasting team and learn all aspects of coffee production. This role focuses on green bean handling, roasting support, packaging, labeling, and inventory control, with hands-on training provided.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to master the craft of specialty coffee. This on-site position in our warehouse offers growth opportunities in a collaborative shop environment and requires

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in coffee, food service, manufacturing, warehouse, or production is a plus but not required.
• Ability to obtain a California Food Handler Card.
• Ability to work on-site at our warehouse headquarters.
• Occasionally work weekends or holidays as production demands require.
• Ability to learn and safely operate commercial roasting and warehouse equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills every day.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily coffee roasting production following company recipes and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Learn how to safely operate commercial roasting equipment.
• Package roasted coffee accurately for café, wholesale, online, and shipping orders.
• Label, organize, and prepare coffee for distribution.
• Maintain accurate production records and inventory documentation.
• Help receive, organize, and store incoming green coffee and warehouse deliveries.
• Perform daily cleaning and preventative maintenance of roasting and production equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist with quality control by learning coffee cupping and tasting procedures.
• Support inventory counts and stock rotation.
• Work closely with the roasting team to meet daily production goals.
• Continuously learn about coffee origins, roasting techniques, brewing methods, and quality standards.
• Assist with cold brew production and other warehouse production tasks as needed.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, organization, and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow procedures

Time management

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Willingness to learn

Basic computer skills

Coffee tasting

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kuppa Joy is seeking an entry-level Coffee Roaster and Production Assistant to support our roasting team and learn all aspects of coffee production. This role focuses on green bean handling, roasting support, packaging, labeling, and inventory control, with hands-on training provided.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to master the craft of specialty coffee. This on-site position in our warehouse offers growth opportunities in a collaborative shop environment and requires