Roaster Assistant

PeopleShare by PROMAN; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleShare by PROMAN in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Roaster Assistant for the 2nd shift (6 PM–6:30 AM). Pay is $17–$18 per hour. You will manage roasting equipment, monitor temps, and ensure product quality, safety, and flavor consistency.

The role requires 1+ year of experience in roasting or food processing, ability to operate control panels, and adherence to GMP/HACCP guidelines. High school diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience operating industrial roasters, ovens, or food processing machinery.
• Comfort operating digital control panels (HMI/PLC).
• Attention to roast quality and sensory evaluation.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, monitor, and operate industrial roasters, cooling beds, and conveyors.
• Test moisture, color, roast depth, and flavor to meet specs.
• Adjust gas burners, airflow, belt speeds, and dwell times.
• Follow GMPs, HACCP, and allergen controls.
• Perform routine sanitation and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain batch logs of roast times, temps, output, and quality checks.

Skills

Roaster operation

Industrial roasters

Food processing machinery

HMI/PLC interfaces

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Roaster Assistant

Suffolk, VA

Shift: 2nd -6PM-6:30AM

Pay=$17-$18

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Roaster Operator Assistant to join our production team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, taking raw peanuts and roasting them to perfection. You will manage continuous or batch roasting equipment, monitor temperature and timing controls, and ensure every batch meets our high standards for flavor, texture, and safety.

If you take pride in quality craftsmanship, enjoy hands-on mechanical work, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operation & Control: Set up, calibrate, monitor, and operate industrial roasters, cooling beds, and conveyor systems.
• Quality Assurance: Frequently test roasted product for moisture content, color, roast depth, and flavor profile to meet strict quality specifications.
• Process Adjustments: Adjust gas burner controls, air flow, belt speeds, and dwell times to account for variations in raw peanut moisture and size.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP guidelines, and allergen control procedures (managing peanut-specific environments).
• Sanitation & Maintenance: Perform routine clean-ups, daily sanitation of roasting equipment, and preventive maintenance checks.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate batch logs, tracking roast times, temperatures, output volumes, and quality checks.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 1+ years of experience operating industrial roasters, ovens, or food processing machinery preferred (peanut, nut, or coffee roasting experience is a huge plus!).
• Technical Aptitude: Comfort operating digital control panels (HMI/PLC interfaces) and mechanical machinery.
• Attention to Detail: Strong sensory skills (visual color recognition, smell, and taste) to evaluate roast consistency.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work comfortably in a warm, elevated-temperature environment near roasters.
• Safety First: Commitment to personal safety, machine guarding, and strict adherence to lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

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