Summary:

The Cornerstone Coffee Roaster is responsible for handling and staging roasting materials, coffee cupping analysis and operation/maintenance of our commercial roasters and roasting accessories. The ideal candidate is an experienced multitasker who can think on their toes and work both independently and collaboratively. Most of all, The Cornerstone Roaster must be passionate about making a high quality great tasting coffee.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Roasting Manager in receiving green coffee to meet the daily production schedule.

• Participate in blending and weighing roasted coffee while maintaining great quality and adhering to visual standards set forth by La Colombe.

• Overseeing and tracking inventory of green coffee beans, bags, and other production materials.

• Develop necessary product knowledge (Coffee names, bag weights, etc).

• Operate grinders, green loaders, and roasters.

• Perform daily maintenance for optimum machine capability on roasters and other roasting accessories.

• Occasionally participate in extensive weekend cleanings of roasting equipment.

• Alert Production managers and head roasters of any mechanical issues or changes in production flow.

• Properly record and follow S.O.P Protocols as laid out by Production and Roasting Managers.

• Must be available to work flexible hours and overtime on weekends and holidays.

• Must develop knowledge of GMP, SQF, food plant operations, and safety.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of coffee roasting experience with production roasters.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in cupping / sensory analysis.

• Proven ability to roast coffee to precise specifications consistently.

• Experience with Cropster coffee roasting software preferred.

• Industrial equipment operation experience preferred, including forklift.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach above shoulder level, climb, balance, kneel, bend over, etc.

• Ability to use hands and fingers to assemble small objects, boxes, etc.

• Be physically active for 8 hours without becoming fatigued or out of breath.

• Stand for 8 hours a day.

• Frequently lift and or move 40+ pounds.

• Occasionally lift and or move 75+ pounds.

• Push/pull up to 1400 lbs with supplied equipment.

• Must be comfortable working in both hot and cold environments.

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