Production Roaster

Peace Coffee•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Peace Coffee is seeking a Production Roaster to ensure daily production meets demand through coordinated, quality-focused work on roasting equipment and throughout the roastery, prioritizing safety. This role involves roasting to specific profiles, performing operational checks, fulfilling work orders, and collaborating with Supervisors and Management. The position is a bargaining-unit role governed by a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Prior experience in production, manufacturing, or similar environments is strongly preferred.
A strong passion for coffee.
High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
Intermediate math skills and ability to work with computer programs, including NetSuite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Gmail.
Ability to adapt schedules to changing production and inventory needs.
Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner.
High attention to detail is required.
Ability to thrive in an independent, self-directed environment with a strong teamwork and collaboration ethic.
Ability to be flexible while working on multiple tasks at once.
Passion for Peace Coffee’s mission and values.
Demonstrate foundational staff and Operations team-specific competencies consistent with Peace Coffee’s core values and mission, including Safety, Dependability & Reliability, Equipment Operations, and Strong Sense of Urgency.
Understanding the specifications for various roasting profiles and ensuring the product meets specifications.
Conduct routine cupping green testing and record other measurements to address customer concerns.
Ability to lift to 65 pounds regularly.
Ability to do a 2-person team lift of 150 pounds, as needed.
Ability to use cleaning products of medium toxicity.
Ability to safely operate powered equipment (forklift, power jack, powered tools, etc.).
Ability to climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

Some post-secondary school is a plus.
Forklift operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Roast coffee beans using Diedrich CR70 & CR140 machines in accordance with Peace Coffee's roasting specifications.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of roasting techniques.
Prepare and roast batches of coffee to fulfill daily work orders in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of roasting equipment in accordance with safety and equipment standards.
Ensure effective communication between Roasting, Food Safety, and Production Departments.
Adhere to organizational protocols, including roastery organization, food safety, and GMP standards.
Utilize Google Workspace and Netsuite ERP software for communication and data entry.
Proactively identify and help troubleshoot any operational issues or anomalies, adhering to established protocols, and promptly reporting them to the supervisor.
Follow Peace Coffee's lab standards and protocols, actively participate in team cuppings, report results accurately, and assist in lab organization tasks including setup and cleanup.
Fulfill other duties assigned by supervisors or management, including occasionally assisting other departments.