Roaster

Lacas Coffee Company LLC; Morrisville (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Job summary

Lacas Coffee Company in Morrisville, NJ is seeking a dedicated roaster to manage daily production roasting on the Jabez Burns R23 roaster, with backup on the 30 kilo Joper roaster. You will set up and monitor each roast, record data, and adjust to meet roast standards.

The role requires a HS diploma, interest in coffee, reliability, and strong communication. You must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a warm production area, often with long shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Interest in the coffee industry and willingness to expand knowledge.
• Reliability with flexibility for production and roasting demands, including weekends and varied shifts.
• Computer literacy and ability to perform basic math.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and multi-tasking in a production setting.
• Problem solving, accountability, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Daily production roasting on Jabez Burns R23; backup on 30 kilo Joper roaster.
• Set up and monitor each roast, record data, adjust to roast standards.
• Transfer and grind roasted coffee.
• Maintain quality awareness through regular product analysis and cupping.
• Perform roaster maintenance and roastery cleaning on a daily/weekly/monthly cadence.
• Help maintain green coffee inventory records and track usage.
• Comply with HACCP, OSHA, FSMA, GMP, SOPs and SSOPs.
• Collaborate with management/warehouse to ensure product excellence and efficiency.
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Multi-tasking

Computer literate

Clear communication

Problem solving

Mature attitude

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Description

A. Primary Responsibilities

• Daily production roasting on Jabez Burns R23 roaster; backup roasting on 30 kilo Joper roaster
• Set up and monitor each roast, record roast data and make adjustments as necessary to ensure roast standards
• Transfer and grind roasted coffee
• Maintain quality awareness through regular product analysis and cupping of coffees
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly roaster maintenance and roasting area cleaning
• Help maintain green coffee inventory records and track usage
• Work in compliance with HACCP, OSHA, FSMA regulations and all present and future Lacas GMP’s, SOP’s, and SSOP’s
• Cooperate with all management/warehouse functions to ensure overall product excellence, operational efficiency and team member / company success
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement

B. Background and Skills Required

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must have interest in the coffee industry and a desire to expand knowledge base
• Reliability is essential. Individual must demonstrate flexibility to meet production and roasting demands, which can include occasional weekends and scheduled early morning or evening shifts
• Computer Literate
• Ability to work efficiently and intelligently with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task in a production environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; basic math skills
• Problem solver with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Accountable and performance-oriented
• Mature individual with consistently positive attitude

C. Areas of Measurement

• On-time production
• Accuracy of production entry
• Production metrics

Compensation and Benefits:

Lacas Coffee Company prides itself on offering a challenging workplace with a positive atmosphere and competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our working environment is one of energy, growth and teamwork.

We offer competitive benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans
• 401(k) Plan with company match

Requirements

• Must be able to lift overhead, bend, twist, climb, and work in confined areas.
• Must be able to be on your feet all day for entire 8-10 hour shift
• Ability to lift 75 pounds, move 150 pounds and to push/pull up to 1,000 pounds using pallet jack
• Must be able to tolerate warmer temperatures in non-air conditioned space with heat producing equipment