Part-Time Roasting Technician: Quality & Inventory

commonscompany; 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

commonscompany is seeking a Roasting Assistant to support the Head Roaster in producing consistent coffee roasts, weighing and queuing batches, and assisting with color analysis and cuppings. The role also handles green coffee inventory and logistics, including off-site freezer transfers.

The position is part-time (25–29 hours per week) with a Mon-Fri 7am–9am schedule; candidates should be quick learners, extremely detail oriented, and comfortable in a structured environment with quality

Qualifications

• Part-time availability: 25–29 hours weekly, Mon-Fri 7am–9am schedule.
• Willingness to learn, detail-oriented, and highly clean.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with email, Google Suite, and operations apps.
• Minimum 1 year in specialty coffee preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform production roasting using 7kg and 35kg Loring machines under the direction of the Head Roaster.
• Weigh, sort, and queue coffee batches based on scheduled roast orders.
• Conduct quality control tests, including color analysis, color sorting, and density analysis.
• Manage green coffee logistics, including stock organization and regular trips to the off-site freezer facility.
• Assist with QC cuppings by handling the physical setup, data collection, and post-tasting breakdown.
• Execute weekly maintenance and routine cleaning on Loring roasting equipment.
• Deliver finished coffee to the fulfillment team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of the roasting facility floor and property.

Job description

commonscompany is seeking a Roasting Assistant to support the Head Roaster in producing consistent coffee roasts, weighing and queuing batches, and assisting with color analysis and cuppings. The role also handles green coffee inventory and logistics, including off-site freezer transfers.

The position is part-time (25–29 hours per week) with a Mon-Fri 7am–9am schedule; candidates should be quick learners, extremely detail oriented, and comfortable in a structured environment with quality