Cold Brew Machine Operator

Stumptown Coffee•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cold Brew Machine Operator plays an important role in the day-to-day operations of Stumptown’s Cold Brew production. Reporting to the Cold Brew Operations Manager, this role ensures the entire "brew-to-package" process—including all material handling, quality checks, and machine operation—is executed safely, efficiently, and meets Stumptown’s rigorous quality standards. The Operator is key to managing day-to-day production workflows, maintaining a smooth, continuous process, and upholding the integrity of the cold brew from start to finish.

Requirements

Prior experience working in a beverage or food manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for coffee and alignment with Stumptown’s quality standards.
Brings a strong customer service approach, understanding how production quality impacts the end consumer.
Maintains a meticulous eye for detail, especially regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and product consistency.
Able to manage multiple scheduled tasks efficiently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing production needs.
Works independently with minimal supervision and shows initiative in solving problems or improving processes.
Ability to collaborate on workplace improvements and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

Proficient in all stages of the cold brew process, including raw material preparation, brewing processes, transfers between vessels, filtration, final dilution, and packaging preparation.
Directly operate and manage the Wild Goose Can line (e.g., filler, seamer, case former, case taper), ensuring efficient runs, minimal downtime, and excellent, consistent package integrity.
Execute and document rigorous Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) procedures on all equipment, machinery, and related product lines in accordance with our processes and procedures.
Uphold all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and workplace safety protocols.
Maintain meticulous, accurate documentation of all production runs, production logs, batch records, and product testing results.
Perform regular checks throughout the packaging run—monitoring fill levels, nitrogen levels, seam/seal integrity, and final packaged product—to guarantee every package meets Stumptown's highest quality standards.
Efficiently execute machine setup, start-up protocols, and line changeovers for different cold brew varieties or formats, minimizing production lag.
Adhere to preventative maintenance schedules for all brewing, filtering, and packaging machinery.
Assist with general facility equipment upkeep and sanitation schedules.
Champion Stumptown's safety standards, upholding procedures for the proper and safe handling of chemicals (like acids or caustic solutions) during the sanitation process, and modeling ergonomic workflow for heavy lifting and maneuvering equipment.
Fosters a collaborative, efficient work environment, ensuring the team follows correct material-handling and process procedures to support effective time management and output.
Performs duties as assigned to support the greater Cold Brew and Operations teams.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flex Spending Accounts
company-paid and supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness and Long Term Disability insurance
Paid New Parent Leave
Short-Term Disability insurance or paid leave programs
9 paid holidays (plus 1 personal holiday)
vacation
sick leave benefits
paid HumansKind (Volunteer) hours
amazing employee discount
401(k) savings plan which includes an employer match of 100% for the first 3% of earnings that you contribute plus 50% of the next 2% you contribute