Coffee Roaster I: Craft Quality Beans & Team Impact

Westrock Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee seeks a Coffee Roaster I to operate roasting equipment and work with a team to optimize roaster performance. You will verify, load, and move green coffee inventory, learn all aspects of production, and report to the Supervisor of Roasting and Grinding.

You will roast per profile, log shift activities, monitor quality, maintain inventory, and participate in safety and GMP guidelines while developing coffee industry qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience monitoring product quality.
• 1-2 years of certified forklift experience.
• Willingness and desire to develop by gaining coffee industry specific qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA Coffee certifications, etc.)
• Strong mathematical skills using percentages and fractions while working with recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. General understanding of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Basic data entry skills.
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Roast green coffee beans to production schedule and confirm roast parameters are within specifications.
• Complete all logs, forms, and checklists required during shift.
• Perform real time quality checks of each batch to ensure quality standards.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the green coffee bean silos.
• Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot when problems arise.
• Communicate with others on progress of daily schedule.
• Operate a forklift and other material moving equipment in accordance with safety requirements.
• Conduct transactions using NetSuite to record production data.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment with the assistance of a maintenance technician.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Train employees in safety procedures.
• Lead through emergencies with calm, clear direction.
• Comply with company policies, safety, and GMP requirements.
• Share sample roasting responsibilities with team lead to ensure quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

NetSuite

Job description

Westrock Coffee seeks a Coffee Roaster I to operate roasting equipment and work with a team to optimize roaster performance. You will verify, load, and move green coffee inventory, learn all aspects of production, and report to the Supervisor of Roasting and Grinding.

You will roast per profile, log shift activities, monitor quality, maintain inventory, and participate in safety and GMP guidelines while developing coffee industry qualifications.