Roaster Operator, 3rd Shift

Starbucks; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Bean Stock

Job summary

Starbucks Augusta, GA is seeking a roaster operator to run the Advanced Coffee Roasting System and associated production lines. You will ensure quality, maintain GMP/HACCP standards, and document outcomes to support reliable schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Operate ground or roasted coffee production process and equipment.
• Maintain quality per GMP/HACCP guidelines and document quality measures.

Responsibilities

• Operate the production process and equipment to meet throughput goals.
• Maintain GMP/HACCP compliance and document quality results.
• Coach roaster technicians to support development and safety practices.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality monitoring

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Coaching & mentoring

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ACRS platforms

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Now Brewing - roaster operator! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.

As a roaster operator, you will:

• Operate the ground or roasted coffee production process, controls, and equipment.
• Maintain coffee quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
• Maintain scheduled production throughput to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards and completes any required supporting documentation.
• Evaluate training needs of roaster technicians and provides feedback to the supervisor. Coach and mentor roaster technicians to ensure their development and understanding of new technology.
• Communicate clearly to manufacturing partners and monitors machine performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and sanitation procedures. Compile data and identify trends to support maintenance and engineering partners in continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for the management and/or implementation of food safety, legality and quality programs.
• Conduct internal recall investigations for product not meeting specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Starbucks roast profiles. Participate in weekly tastings (cuppings) with green coffee department to develop and maintain coffee expertise.
• Operate the green, roasted or ground coffee platform of the Advanced Coffee Roasting System (ACRS).
• Assess current and future schedule requirements against actual loading, roasting and packaging status, and modifies the roasting schedule as needed to support immediate and future packaging requirements. Maintain records.
• Support cost reduction goals by identifying and acting upon potential roadblocks and process improvements to reduce downtime, scrap, and product not meeting specifications. Re-blend coffee in accordance with established guidelines.
• Load green coffee as needed to support roasting and packaging operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety and security guidelines.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Operation of manual and automated processing equipment using personal computer-based control systems (3 years)
• Gathering, recording and reporting on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems (2 years)
• Operation of at least three of four ACRS platforms (roasting, grinding, green coffee delivery or roasted coffee delivery) (2 years)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (2 years)
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
• High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction roaster operator, plant Starbucks Confidential
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Internet environments
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments
• Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with BRC or SQF certification schemes. (Preferred)

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.

• Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
• Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
• Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student