Production Coffee Roaster

Blackout Coffee Co. • Fort Pierce, FL

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About The Position

The Coffee Roaster at Blackout Coffee Co. is responsible for roasting high-quality coffee beans while ensuring consistent flavor profiles and quality control. This role involves operating roasting equipment, monitoring the roasting process, and collaborating with the production team to meet daily goals. The position emphasizes sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a coffee roaster (minimum of 2 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of different coffee beans, origins, and roasting processes.
• Experience with cupping and quality control processes.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot roasting machinery.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on consistency and quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications or training in coffee roasting or quality control.
• Knowledge of green coffee bean sourcing and supply chain management.
• Passion for specialty coffee and ongoing industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain coffee roasting equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Roast coffee beans according to specified profiles, ensuring consistency in taste and quality.
• Monitor roasting process and make necessary adjustments to temperature, time, and airflow to achieve desired roast levels.
• Perform routine quality control tests, including cupping, to assess flavor, aroma, and body of roasted beans.
• Maintain detailed roasting logs, including batch data, temperatures, roast times, and any adjustments made.
• Assist with the development of new coffee blends and roast profiles based on market demand and feedback.
• Ensure roasted coffee is properly stored and packaged to maintain freshness.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw and roasted coffee beans and communicate any supply needs to management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of roasting and storage areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet daily roasting targets and optimize workflow.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on roasting equipment as needed.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on roasting equipment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount

What This Job Offers

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