Roasting Production Assistant

Buddy Brew Coffee; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddy Brew Coffee in Tampa, FL is seeking an Assistant Coffee Roaster to support the Production Department in roasting, handling, and quality evaluation to ensure a consistent, high‑quality product across Buddy Brew Coffee channels, including Retail, Wholesale, and Grocery.

This role assists daily roasting operations, maintains accurate inventory records, and contributes to efficient production workflows to meet demand and optimize coffee use in line with departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Interest in coffee roasting and quality evaluation.
• Willingness to learn about roast profiles and green coffee characteristics.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily roasting and packaging needs using ShipStation and Cropster.
• Support the roasting schedule to ensure coffee is ready for packaging and order fulfillment.
• Work alongside the production team to maintain timely and accurate order flow.
• Assist in monitoring green and roasted coffee inventory levels to prevent shortages.
• Record and track green coffee purchases, storage, and roasted inventory regularly.
• Communicate with team members in person and via Slack to support daily production needs.
• Maintain a professional, team‑oriented demeanor at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Coffee passion

Tools

ShipStation

Cropster

Job description

Career Opportunities with Buddy Brew Coffee

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Assistant Coffee Roaster plays a key supporting role in the Production Department by
assisting in the roasting, handling, and quality evaluation of coffee to ensure a consistent and
high-quality product across all Buddy Brew Coffee channels, including Retail, Wholesale, and
Grocery.
This position is responsible for supporting daily roasting operations, maintaining accurate
inventory records, and contributing to efficient production workflows. By assisting in tracking
green and roasted coffee, this role helps ensure that the company is able to meet demand, fulfill
orders accurately, and utilize coffee in a cost-effective manner aligned with departmental goals.

The Assistant Coffee Roaster is expected to develop a strong foundational knowledge of coffee,
including roast profiles, green coffee characteristics, and quality standards. Through hands-on
learning, attention to detail, and a passion for coffee, this role supports continuous improvement
in both product quality and production processes.

Success in this role is achieved by consistently supporting the production team, maintaining high
standards of organization and cleanliness, and contributing to a culture of quality, curiosity, and
operational excellence.

Roasting Manager Duties

• Assist with daily roasting and packaging needs using ShipStation, and Cropster
• Support the roasting schedule to help ensure coffee is ready for packaging and order fulfillment
• Work alongside the production team to maintain timely and accurate order flow
• Assist in monitoring green and roasted coffee inventory levels to help prevent shortages
• Accurately record and track green coffee purchases, storage, and roasted inventory on a regular basis
• Communicate clearly with team members in person and via Slack to support daily production needs
• Maintain a professional and team-oriented demeanor at all times