Coffee Operations - Many Production Roles!

Cascade Coffee, LLC • Everett, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cascade Coffee is a premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee for global brands. Founded in 1977, the company operates from a large manufacturing and roasting facility with extensive storage and processing capabilities. They are hiring for multiple positions across three different shifts within their Coffee Operations Team, including Grinder and Roaster Operators, Flavorists, and more. The company emphasizes innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and diverse packaging options to support their clients' brands.

Requirements

• Understands how to read package quality specifications (die-lines, temperatures, measurements, bag height etc.)
• Basic experience with hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry.
• Observes physical changeover of product on the machine.
• Has ability to trouble shoot minor problems on packaging machines.
• Has a novice understanding of centerline machine settings adjustments (time, pressure, temperature).
• Basic ability to read, write, calculate simple math, and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
• High degree of organizational skills required to maintain uninterrupted machine operation.
• Good analytical skills needed to plan and implement various machine operation functions.
• Ability to address complex problems and propose viable solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Regular attendance and promptness is a must for this job.
• This job requires a high degree of teamwork.
• Assists new training of employees as directed.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience desired.
• Operational knowledge of green coffee concepts, grinders, roasters, coolers, color analysis machine, product routing equipment and metric tooling is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operates roasting or grinding machines, product elevators, coolers and / or other devices for production.
• Makes machine adjustments and may service equipment in roasting area as well as ensure maintenance team is informed of all needs.
• Maintains an accurate inventory through use of a computerized inventory system.
• Incorporates rework at established quality specifications as required.
• Responsible for general housekeeping around the roasting or grinding areas.
• Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned to him/her on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for the grinding or roasting of products as directed by the production shift supervisors or leads and for the staging of ground product for packaging.
• May coordinate with multiple members of the team to include, but not limited to, Greens Loader, Roasting and / or Flavoring to ensure a smooth flow of production.
• Performs duties in ways that maximize production efficiency.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period.
• Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all employees.
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self.
• Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance.
• Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend.
• Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month.
• Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED