Roast & Grind Operator 2nd shift

Westrock Coffee Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee Company in Little Rock, AR, seeks a Roast and Grind Operator to maintain a continuous coffee flow at the Collins Plant. You will operate automated roasting and grinding equipment, monitor roast profiles, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

You will collaborate with the R&G team under the Roasting Manager, perform shift logs and ERP transactions, and participate in sensory analysis of blends to uphold product specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food & Beverage or related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in monitoring product quality.
• Certified forklift experience required.
• Strong mathematical skills with recipes (percentages & fractions).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, MES systems, and ERP systems.
• Willingness to gain coffee industry qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA certs).
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated coffee processing equipment to roast and grind coffee.
• Set up and manage green loading, inventory, and silos.
• Perform real-time quality checks on each batch.
• Record production data in ERP and logs.

Skills

Math skills (percentages & fractions)

Excellent written and verbal comms

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

MES systems

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Requisition Number

7003

Shift

Second

Qualifications

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

Starting Pay Rate

Pay Rate $23.57 per hour