Coffee Roasting Assistant: QC, Inventory & Prep

Commons Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Retirement Plan

Complementary meals, coffee, and tea

Job summary

Commons Company is seeking a Roasting Assistant to support the head roaster in daily production tasks and quality control. You will assist with roasting, weighing, color analysis, and inventory management of green coffee, including off-site freezer transfers, while maintaining cleanliness on the roasting floor.

As a part-time team member, you will collaborate with fulfillment and QC teams, participate in cuppings, and help ensure repeatable, high-quality roasts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in specialty coffee (retail, production, roasting).
• Part-time schedule Mon-Fri 7am-9am; hours may vary.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and team lift up to 160 lbs.
• Cleanliness and precision in a structured quality-control environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform production roasting with 7kg and 35kg Loring machines under Head Roaster.
• Weigh, sort, and queue batches per roast orders.
• Conduct quality control tests: color analysis and density analysis.
• Manage green coffee logistics and off-site freezer inventory.
• Assist with QC cuppings and setup/post-tasting breakdown.
• Carry out weekly maintenance and cleaning of roasting equipment.
• Deliver finished coffee to fulfillment team.
• Maintain cleanliness of roasting floor and facilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Communication (verbal & written)

Coffee knowledge

Driver (licensed)

Tools

Google Suite

Email

Operations applications

Job description

Commons Company is seeking a Roasting Assistant to support the head roaster in daily production tasks and quality control. You will assist with roasting, weighing, color analysis, and inventory management of green coffee, including off-site freezer transfers, while maintaining cleanliness on the roasting floor.

As a part-time team member, you will collaborate with fulfillment and QC teams, participate in cuppings, and help ensure repeatable, high-quality roasts.