Roaster - Vancouver, WA 98682

Black Rock Coffee Bar•Vancouver, WA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Roaster, you are responsible for executing all aspects of coffee production, from roasting to packaging. You will maintain high standards in quality control, manage green and roasted bean inventory, and ensure consistent supply across locations. In this role, you lead by example, including training Team Members, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and upholding the integrity of our roasting processes. Your technical expertise and collaborative approach help drive both product excellence and team development.

Requirements

Proficiency in coffee roasting techniques, understanding different roast profiles, and ensuring quality and consistency in roasting batches.
Competence in operating, maintaining, and cleaning coffee roasting and packaging equipment, following preventive maintenance schedules.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve common goals.
Willingness and skill to provide training and guidance on roasting techniques and related tasks.
Proven ability to foster and maintaining a positive, collaborative, and constructive working environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey information, document activities, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
Attention to detail in executing roasting processes, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
Strong organizational skills to manage inventory, schedules, and workspace cleanliness effectively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate ownership and accountability by proactively identifying issues, addressing gaps, and escalating challenges while monitoring progress against strategic initiatives.
Think strategically and creatively, identifying opportunities to improve how we communicate, train, and support the field while balancing practicality and execution.
Communicate with influence and clarity, consistently presenting updates on projects to cross-functional teams and leaders with confidence, enthusiasm, and precision.
Model collaboration and thoughtful participation, contributing to both company growth and the development of those around you.
A continuous improvement mindset is essential. Seeking feedback, applying lessons learned, and adjusting approaches to drive better outcomes over time.

Responsibilities

Calculates weekly roasting requirements using data from roasted coffee stock and Shopify orders.
Performs daily coffee roasting to meet store and online order demands.
Conducts comprehensive quality control tasks, including cupping, Roast Rite sampling, and shipping/evaluating product samples.
Adjusts roasting formulas in Cropster and records green coffee bean inventory and pricing.
Follows "first in, first out" practices for green coffee inventory.
Prepares totes and boxes for packing roasted beans.
Refills Jacky dispensers using the Flexicon system.
Packages roasted coffee to fulfill production targets and maintain product freshness.
Operates and maintains roasting and packaging equipment according to the preventive maintenance schedule.
Ensures equipment cleanliness and reports maintenance needs.
Safely operates a forklift when needed.
Receives and documents incoming shipments.
Maintains accurate inventory stock levels.
Participates in weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycle counts.
Maintains a clean, organized, and accessible workspace.
Covers breaks, lunches, and absences for fellow team members as needed.
Assists with facilities upkeep, including bathroom cleaning and trash removal.
Communicates activities clearly and completes required documentation.
Cross-trains in various departments to support overall production needs.