Coffee Roaster - 3rd Shift

Fresh Roasted Coffee • Sunbury, PA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Roasted Coffee is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Coffee Roaster for its coffee roasting and packaging facility in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The role is part of the coffee production team and involves operating commercial roasting equipment to produce high-quality coffee that consistently meets flavor and quality specifications. It is a hands-on production position involving equipment operation, quality checks, production records, cleaning and maintenance, and collaboration with the production team. The position also involves forklift operation, with training available, and assisting with bagging and sealing roasted coffee as production needs require.

This is a full-time, third-shift position working Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., paying $18 per hour. Final candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening; employment offers are contingent on successful completion. The employers state that they are equal opportunity employers and follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding screening.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work precisely under pressure.
• Comfort learning roasting software, including Cropster.
• Ability to troubleshoot roasting issues and analyze data.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Passion for coffee and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Safe forklift operation; training is available.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
• A basic understanding of mechanical processes, particularly for maintaining equipment, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor commercial roasting equipment according to production schedules and quality standards.
• Produce roast profiles that meet flavor and quality specifications across large volumes.
• Check roasted coffee for aroma, flavor, and consistency.
• Maintain accurate roast logs and production records.
• Maintain accurate database and production information using roasting software.
• Clean and maintain roasting equipment and the work area.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet daily roasting targets.
• Operate a forklift to transfer coffee from inventory to the roasting area.
• Assist with bagging and sealing roasted coffee as needed to meet production needs.
• Follow safety and food-handling protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance, available beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Dental insurance, available beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Vision insurance, available beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• 401(k) with employer match, available beginning the first of the month after 60 days.
• Paid holidays, available after 90 days.
• Paid time off, available after 90 days.
• Employee discount on coffee and tea.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed