FULL TIME PRODUCTION COFFEE ROASTER (SOMA) San Francisco, CA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching plan

Paid time off

Paid sick days

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is looking for a dedicated Production Roaster in SoMa, San Francisco. The role involves roasting coffee to exact quality standards, multitasking in a dynamic environment, and clear communication with production teams.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess strong attention to detail, and be committed to teamwork. Benefits include subsidized medical insurance, dental coverage, and a starting wage of $23-$26 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and resourceful problem-solver.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must lift 75 lbs and work long hours on feet.

Responsibilities

• Roast coffee per quality standards and maintain cleanliness.
• Communicate with production and roastery staff effectively.
• Account for all green and roasted coffee used.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

FULL TIME PRODUCTION COFFEE ROASTER (SOMA)

Ritual Coffee Roasters is seeking a hard working, self‑aware, flexible, and communicative Production Roaster at our Roastery in SoMa. The Production Roaster roasts coffee to Ritual’s quality standards and coordinates with our production and orders departments to ensure our roastery runs smoothly.

We have many moving parts. We strive for efficiency and easy flow, and we know that changes throughout a workday are inevitable. We roll with punches and treat our work and our co‑workers with respect and understanding. Attention to detail is a must. It’s the little things that count! We care a lot about our craft, and take pride in our work.

As a Production Roaster, you do not need to know our exact systems before you start, but you need to be committed to your own growth and the growth and success of the Roastery team, your co‑workers across departments, and the company as a whole.

If you like being part of a high‑functioning team with repetitive and quality focused actions – this job might be right for you. Operations on the roaster do not differ greatly from day to day, but our volume can. We approach each day, regardless of volume, with the intention of roasting the best coffee we can, managing our time efficiently, and hitting our goals. If this sounds like your dream, please apply.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the Roastery team.
• Contribute to the overall culture and business growth using our Culture Guide as a tool for self‑reflection and an ongoing commitment to self‑growth, the growth in others, and the growth of the company.
• Contribute to the overall culture and business growth by participating in or leading improvement committees and projects when needed.
• Roast coffee per Ritual quality standards.
• Prioritize consistency and accuracy, using focus and care during all roasts.
• Account for all green and roasted coffee used during time at the roaster.
• Collect all roasting data accurately in the appropriate channels after each batch.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with Head Roaster, production staff, roasting team, and other roastery staff to ensure production and needs are met daily.
• Maintain strong communication between all Ritual departments.
• Maintain clean and safe production and roasting spaces, surrounding areas, and equipment.
• Maintain optimal performance of all roasting department equipment by following the maintenance list.
• Ensure the roasting area, green room, and surrounding areas are kept clean and well‑maintained daily.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and manage a variety of projects simultaneously, and ability to work in an interruption‑prone environment.
• Resourceful problem‑solver and strong ability to resolve or smooth issues in the moment.
• Comfortable utilizing the dexterity of one’s hands for continuous periods of time.
• Able to lift 75 lbs.
• Excellent interpersonal one‑on‑one, team, and partnership skills.
• Ability to keep calm and stay focused in a loud, fast‑paced environment.
• Be amenable to unexpected changes in workload.
• Ability to take direction, yet work independently.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (Required).

Strongly Preferred

• 1+ years manufacturing or production experience.
• Mechanically‑minded.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
• Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Stand and move throughout the roastery/ office.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Have consistent and reliable onsite attendance at the roastery.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English.
• Interpret and follow a variety of instructions and procedures furnished in English - written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and other deadlines consistently.
• Work under pressure with changing, ambiguous priorities.
• Communicate effectively and promptly to clients, vendors and employees of the organization.
• High level of manual dexterity to adeptly type and use computer equipment.
• Auditory and visual skills – Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
• Stand stationary in roastery throughout the shift for periods of time (up to 8 hours per day, 5 days per week).
• Continuous physical activity including walking, standing, twisting, sitting, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, wiping, climbing, pushing and pulling items weighing 50 pounds for distances of up to 20 ft.;
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous physical work and withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more;
• Be able to adeptly use packaging equipment.
• Perform basic math and fractions to complete recipes.

Compensation + Benefits

Ritual Coffee strongly believes in investing in our people and our culture. We offer great benefits including subsidized medical insurance, dental insurance, and commuter benefits. All employees are eligible for paid time off, paid sick days, holidays (paid at time and a half) and a matching 401k plan. Starting wage is $23‑26/hr, commensurate with experience.

Classification & Supervision

• This is a regular, full‑time, hourly non‑exempt position, 35‑40 hours per week.
• The Production Roaster will be expected to work at least one weekend day, current needs are Sunday – Thursday.
• The Production Roaster will be expected to have flexibility in working hours, current shifts could be 5am – 1:30pm or 9:30am‑6pm.
• The Head Roaster provides general supervision to the Production Roaster.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Ritual Coffee Roasters Inc is an EEO Employer – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.