Roasting Operator - Conway, AR

S&D Coffee; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

S&D Coffee in Conway, AR is seeking a Roasting Operator to operate coffee roasting equipment and help the roasting team meet production schedules. You will monitor roast profiles, log data, perform quality checks, and assist with green bean handling.

The role requires 1–2 years in manufacturing, forklift experience, and basic data entry. You’ll work with NetSuite, maintain a clean, safe workspace, and participate in on-the-job training toward advanced coffee 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 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 confirm roast parameters meet specifications.
• Complete all logs, forms, and checklists during shift.
• Perform real time quality checks to ensure roast quality.
• Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the silos.
• Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Communicate with team on daily schedule progress.
• Operate a forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Record production data in NetSuite.
• Assist with scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Train employees on safety practices.
• Lead others through protocols during emergencies.
• Comply with all company policies and GMP requirements.
• Share roasting responsibilities with the roasting team lead to ensure quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel / computer skills

Data entry

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NetSuite

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roasting Operator

#7092

Conway, Arkansas, United States

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.

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

Requisition Number

7092

Shift

First

Starting Pay Rate

Pay Rate $23.57