Roasting Operator

Westrock Coffee Company; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Westrock Coffee Company seeks a Coffee Roaster I to operate roasting equipment and support a collaborative production team. You will verify processes, load green beans, and learn all aspects of coffee production under supervision.

You will maintain logs, QA checks, and inventory, while ensuring safety and GMP compliance. The role includes operating a forklift, data entry in NetSuite, and contributing to a high-quality roast program.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience monitoring product quality.
• 1-2 years of certified forklift experience.
• Willingness and desire to develop by gaining coffee industry specific qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA Coffee certifications, etc.)
• Strong mathematical skills using percentages and fractions while working with recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. General understanding of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Basic data entry skills.
• High school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Roast green coffee beans to production schedule and verify roast parameters per profile.
• Complete all logs, forms, and checklists during shift.
• Perform real-time quality checks on each batch.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain green bean silos inventory.
• Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Communicate progress of the daily schedule to the team.
• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Record production data in NetSuite.
• Perform scheduled maintenance with a technician.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and train others on safety.
• Lead others through safety protocols in emergencies.
• Comply with company policies and GMP requirements.
• Share roasting responsibilities with the team lead to ensure quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality monitoring

Forklift certified

Excel skills

Teamwork

Coffee knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Coffee Roaster I will operate coffee roasting equipment and will work as part of a team to strive for optimum performance from the roasters and other coffee processing equipment. This individual will verify, load, and transfer green coffee bean inventory to the bin system. and will be responsible for learning all aspects of coffee production. The Coffee Roaster I position will report to the Supervisor of Roasting and Grinding.

Job Description

The Coffee Roaster I will operate coffee roasting equipment and will work as part of a team to strive for optimum performance from the roasters and other coffee processing equipment. This individual will verify, load, and transfer green coffee bean inventory to the bin system. and will be responsible for learning all aspects of coffee production. The Coffee Roaster I position will report to the Supervisor of Roasting and Grinding.

Principal Job Duties:

• Roast green coffee beans to production schedule and confirm that the roast times, temperatures, and Agtron(color) values are well within specifications, per each coffee roast profile.
• Complete all logs, forms, and checklist required during shift.
• Perform real time quality checks of each batch to ensure that each roast meets quality standards.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the green coffee bean silos.
• Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot when problems arise.
• Communicate with others on progress of daily schedule.
• Operate a forklift and other material moving equipment in accordance with safety requirements.
• Conduct necessary transactions using NetSuite to record production data.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment with the assistance of a maintenance technician.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Train employees in ways to keep themselves and those around them safe.
• Show the ability to stay calm and alert in emergency situations to lead others through protocols and procedures.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
• Roaster I will also Share sample roasting responsiblities with the roasting team lead to ensure quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requisition Number

7092

Shift

First

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience monitoring product quality.
• 1-2 years of certified forklift experience.
• Willingness and desire to develop by gaining coffee industry specific qualifications (Q-grader, SCAA Coffee certifications, etc.)
• Strong mathematical skills using percentages and fractions while working with recipes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. General understanding of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Basic data entry skills.
• High school diploma or GED

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled

Starting Pay Rate

Pay Rate $23.57