Production Roaster

Description:

Purpose

This position will carry out the daily production roasting set by Head Roaster. Working closely with the Green Specialist and Packaging staff on a daily basis. Self-motivated, detail oriented, passionate about coffee and always striving to improve systems and performance of their department and the company as a whole.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties (95%)

Production Roasting (80%)

• Fulfillment of daily roast orders to Peace Coffee standards
• Assist with green coffee; inventory and floor counts, receiving, organizing and moving product; weighing and batching for recipes
• Participate in quality control evaluations and profile development
• Use constructive feedback from QC evaluations to improve profiles
• Develop an understanding for profile roasting
• Work with the production crew to expedite fulfillment of orders
• Accurate record keeping within ERP system and Google platform
• General organization of the roastery; cleaning and other duties as needed

Team Responsibilities

• Ensure the daily shifts are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with checklists for cleaning.
• Serve as the first line of defense for problem-solving when errors or malfunctions occur
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and OSHA Safety standards at all times.
• Support policy implementation and procedural changes, providing clear, timely communication to the team and supervisor.
• Actively participate in team meetings, regularly bringing input and feedback
• Meet with the Head Roaster to address roasting needs, challenges and opportunities

Coffee Quality & Sensory Education (10%)

• Participates in regular coffee tastings to ensure quality standards
• Ongoing sensory and cupping education; learning industry standards that ties to production roasting
• Assist with green grading coffee samples

Roasting Machine Maintenance (5%)

• Conduct proper and safe operation of production roasting machines
• Perform daily preventative maintenance checks; as needed
• Participate in periodic extensive cleanings of roasting equipment and production space
• Address and alert mechanical errors as they occur

Non-Essential Duties (5%)

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, Ability and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years specialty coffee experience; roasting experience is strongly preferred but we will train the right candidate.
• Prior experience in production, manufacturing, or similar environments strongly preferred.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required. Some post-secondary school is a plus.
• Intermediate math skills and ability to work with computer programs including NetSuite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive and Gmail.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt schedules to changing production and inventory needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail required.
• A strong passion for coffee.
• Ability to thrive in an independent, self-directed environment that also has a strong ethic of teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to be flexible while working on multiple tasks at once.
• Passion for Peace Coffee’s mission and values.
• All employees should demonstrate foundational staff and Operations team specific competencies, consistent with Peace Coffee’s core values and mission.
• The Operations teams are responsible for Safety (maintain a healthy and safe environment, taking action as outlined in operating procedures, personal and jobsite safety practices, and following bike path/road safety practices), Dependability & Reliability (work reliably and efficiently, sticking to the schedule and proactively communicating when issue arise that may make it difficult to meet commitments), Equipment Operations (Understand how to operate tools and equipment required to perform your job. Actively communicate issues with equipment or lack of understanding/needs for additional training), and Strong Sense of Urgency (ability to filter out the noise, act as a high-performing operational unit, and deliver daily requirements).
• The Roasting team is responsible for Quality Control (Understand the specifications for various roasting profiles and ensure product meets specifications. Conduct routine cupping, green testing and record other measurements to address customer concerns. Product Development (partner with Sales/Customer Service, Marketing and Dir. Coffee to build new products and optimize current products for evolving market needs and/or customer feedback.)

Physical Requirements:

• This job is performed in warehouse conditions that can be hot, dusty, and have continuous industrial noise throughout the day.
• This job requires standing on concrete, bending, walking, and lifting on a continuous basis throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to do a 2 person team lift of 150 pounds, as needed.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, on occasion.
• Ability to use cleaning products of medium toxicity.
• Ability to safely operate powered equipment (forklift, power jack, powered tools, etc.)
• Ability to climb ladders, lift and carry bins up to 45 lbs. above 5ft., preferred.

Peace Coffee Mission, Values and Competencies

Peace Coffee’s mission is to make exceptional-tasting, fair-trade organic coffee that sustains the livelihoods of the people who grow, roast and sell it; preserves and protects the environment that produces it; and delights the taste buds of the people who drink it. We strive to do this work through our values of:

• Quality: We believe that exceptional-tasting coffee is the result of collaboration. We work with our partners from bean to brew to create exceptional coffees.
• Community: We believe in supporting the communities which support us. We trade fairly, pay small-scale farmers industry-leading prices, and pay our staff a living wage. We believe coffee creates community and provides incentives/opportunities to bring people together.
• Sustainability: We believe in minimizing our impact on the planet. We buy only organic coffee and place a high value on our producer-partners’ land stewardship. We strive to be as efficient and earth-friendly as possible in our own operations.
• Transparency: We believe companies should be open and honest about the way they do business. We regularly exchange information and share resources with our partners, from farmers to coffee drinkers. We provide opportunities for people to see the faces, places and certifications behind their favorite brew.
• Individuality: We believe organizations function best when they reflect more than one person or identity—much like coffee tastes best when it contains a complex array of flavors. We encourage all

Peace Coffee provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Peace Coffee will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Peace Coffee production workers are represented by UFCW Local 663. A copy of the current collective bargaining agreement may be found on their website.