Coffee Roaster - 3rd Shift

Fresh Roasted Coffee; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Generous employee discount on coffee

Job summary

Fresh Roasted Coffee in Sunbury, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Coffee Roaster to operate our commercial roasting equipment and maintain production records. This hands-on role supports the production team in delivering high-quality coffee to customers nationwide.

You will monitor roast profiles, perform quality checks, and collaborate with the team to meet daily roasting targets while adhering to safety and food-handling protocols.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and precision under pressure.
• Familiar with roasting software Cropster.
• Able to troubleshoot roasting issues and analyze data.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Passion for coffee and continuous improvement.
• Basic mechanical understanding helpful for equipment maintenance.
• Forklift operation training available.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor commercial roasting equipment per schedules and quality standards.
• Consistently produce roast profiles meeting flavor/quality across large volumes.
• Conduct quality checks on roasted coffee: aroma, flavor, consistency.
• Maintain roast logs and production records.
• Clean and maintain roasting equipment and work area; collaborate with production team to meet targets.
• Maintain database and production information via roasting software.
• Operate forklift to move coffee from inventory to roasting area.
• Assist with bagging/sealing roasted coffee to meet production needs.
• Follow safety and food handling protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Roasting software Cropster

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Time management

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Coffee Roaster

Location: Sunbury, PA - Coffee Roasting & Packaging Facility

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 3rd Shift - Monday - Thursday (8:00pm-6:00am)

Pay Rate: $18 per hour

Join the Fresh Roasted Coffee Production Team

Fresh Roasted Coffee is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Coffee Roaster to join our growing coffee production team. In this role,you'll be a crucial part of our production team, operating our commercial roasting equipment to deliver consistently excellent coffee.

This is a hands-on production role that keeps you active throughout the day and plays a key part in delivering high-quality coffee to customers across the country.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor commercial roasting equipment in accordance with production schedules and quality standards
• Consistently produce roast profiles that meet our flavor and quality specifications across large volumes
• Conduct quality checks on roasted coffee, assessing aroma, flavor, and consistency.
• Maintain accurate roast logs and production records
• Clean and maintain roasting equipment and the work area. Collaborate with the production team to meet daily roasting targets
• Maintaining an accurate database and production information via roasting software
• Operate forklift to transfer coffee from inventory to roasting area
• Assist with bagging and sealing roasted coffee as needed to meet production needs
• Follow all safety and food handling protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision under pressure
• Comfortable with learning roasting software (Cropster)
• Ability to troubleshoot roasting issues and analyze data
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods
• Passion for coffee and commitment to continuous improvement
• A basic understanding of mechanical processes is beneficial, particularly for maintaining equipment
• Requires safe forklift operations (training available)
• Excellent time management skills
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required

Why Join Fresh Roasted Coffee?

Growth & Stability

We are a rapidly growing coffee manufacturer with a focus on quality, sustainability, and long-term growth. Our team continues to expand as demand for our products increases.

A Positive Team Environment

We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where team members take pride in the work they do and the products they create.

Competitive Benefits

We take care of our team like we take care of our beans:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Generous employee discount on coffee and tea

Benefits Begin Quickly

• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k): First of the month after 60 days
• PTO and paid holidays: Available after 90 days

Fresh Roasted Coffee and Positively Tea are committed to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. As part of our hiring process, all final candidates may be required to undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Fresh Roasted Coffee and Positively Tea are equal opportunity employers and follow all federal, state, and local regulations regarding background checks and drug testing.