Roast & Grind Operator 2nd shift

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee is seeking a Roast and Grind Operator for the Collins Plant to ensure continuous coffee flow from green to roasted and ground products. You will operate automated equipment, manage green coffee storage, and maintain roast profiles while ensuring safety and quality.

Responsibilities include pressing roasters and grinders to spec, performing quality checks, and coordinating with the R&G team to sustain production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food & Beverage or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in monitoring product quality.
• Certified forklift experience.
• Strong math skills using percentages and fractions with recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MES systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft applications.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Willingness to develop coffee industry qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA certifications).
• Ability to communicate with co-workers.
• Ability to understand department documents and reports.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated coffee processing equipment to roast and grind coffee.
• Manage storage and inventory of green coffee in the warehouse.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain silo inventories.
• Operate green cleaning and loading equipment for roasting prep.
• Roast coffee to profile specifications and monitor roast times/temperatures.
• Operate grinders to meet grind specifications.
• Run supersack filling stations for packaging prep.
• Move pallets to stage coffee in correct locations.
• Complete shift logs, forms, and checklists.
• Perform real-time quality checks on each batch.
• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Elevate needs to R&G lead to maintain workflow.
• Operate forklift and other material-moving equipment safely.
• Record production data in ERP systems.
• Schedule cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in sensory analysis of roasted blends.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow GMP.

Skills

Quality monitoring

Forklift certified

Mathematical skills

Written verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MES systems

ERP systems

Microsoft applications

Job description

The Roast and Grind operator is responsible for providing continuous flow of the coffee within the Westrock Collins Plant. This position is responsible for working with the R&G team to operate automated coffee processing equipment to manufacture roasted and ground coffee. This individual will develop a deep understanding of raw green coffee cleaning, coffee roasting, and coffee grinding techniques. The R&G operator will report to the Roasting Manager.

Job Duties:

• Utilize manufacturing execution systems and computer software to perform production.
• Manages the storage and handling of green coffee in the storage warehouse.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the green bean silos.
• Operate green cleaning and loading equipment to prepare green coffee for roasting.
• Operate roasters to produce roasted coffee to meet the production requirements and confirm that the roast time and temperatures are within specifications for each coffee roast profile.
• Operate grinding equipment to create ground coffee to grind specifications.
• Operate supersack filling stations to prepare the coffee for packaging.
• Operate pallet moving equipment to stage coffee in the correct location.
• Complete all logs, forms, and checklist required during shift.
• Perform real-time quality checks of each batch to ensure that it meets quality standards.
• Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot when problems arise.
• Elevate needs to R&G lead to maintain the flow of work.
• Operate a forklift and other material moving equipment in accordance with safety requirements.
• Conduct necessary transactions using ERP systems to record production data.
• Perform scheduled cleaning and maintenance on equipment.
• Take part in sensory analysis of roasted blends to maintain roasted profiles.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Food & Beverage or related manufacturing experience
• Experience in monitoring product quality.
• Certified forklift experience.
• Strong mathematical skills using percentages and fractions while working with recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, MES systems, and ERP systems.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Willingness and desire to develop by gaining coffee industry specific qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA Coffee certifications, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Ability to understand department documents and reports.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled