Roaster (PDX)

Peet's Coffee•Portland, OR

11d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Hi, we’re Stumptown. We’re a coffee company, and we source, roast, taste, package, sell, deliver, brew and serve what we firmly believe is the best coffee on the planet. We are progressive, open, and evolving but uncompromising in our commitment to quality. We work hard, collaborate constantly and have fun every day. We pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, our spirit of generosity and on the long-term relationships we nurture as we guide our coffee from the good hands of our hardworking partners at origin into the cups of our customers. If you love coffee, people and getting things done, this just might be the place for you. Summary The Roaster is responsible for helping bring Stumptown’s coffee philosophy to life, roasting high-quality, specialty coffees to showcase a signature clean, sweet, and balanced profile that our customers know and love. This position within our Roasting Department works closely with the Quality, Demand Planning, Food Safety, and Production departments on a daily basis. A Roaster at Stumptown is responsible for meeting daily demand through coordinated, quality- and safety-focused work both on the roasting equipment and throughout the roastery. Success in this role requires teamwork, strong communication, and both physical and mental focus that help define our respective roasting craft. The Roaster is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position that demands adaptability to a work schedule that spans across early mornings, evenings, and weekends—dependent upon the evolving needs of the business.

Requirements

Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for specialty coffee
At least (2) years of roasting experience on a commercial-sized coffee roaster (not home roasting)
Highly motivated and positive attitude
Demonstrated concentration and focus with hands-on tasks
Ability to listen, learn, and adapt
Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills
Flexibility to prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment details and needs
Basic familiarity with Google Docs, ERP, Cropster, and other business tools.
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Standing – ability to stand for long periods of time
Carry/Weight/Lift – the ability to lift 75 pounds. Weight greater than 50 pounds will be mitigated with a lifting partner or device
Taste/Smell – the ability to detect and perceive smell and taste of roasted coffee
Perform repetitive motion with the hands, wrists, and forearms to operate roastery equipment

Responsibilities

Manually roasting coffee on Probat and Loring machines in accordance with our coffee philosophy, craft, and roasting style
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the roasting techniques that define Stumptown’s respected craft
Fulfillment of daily coffee orders (preparing and roasting batches of coffee) in a highly demanding manufacturing environment
Perform routine roaster cleaning and maintenance in accordance with equipment and safety standards
Assist with green coffee handling; receiving, moving, and organizing inventory; weighing and portioning green coffee for recipes
Effective and respectful communication between the Roasting, Quality, Food Safety, Demand Planning, and Production Departments
Adhere to the general organization of the roastery, food safety, and GMP protocols
Good communication and data entry using Google apps, Netsuite ERP, and Cropster software
Other duties as assigned

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
an amazing employee discount!
a 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
Stumptown offers a full benefit package to employees who work 20+ hours per week, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, a robust 401k retirement savings program with a company match, and paid time off programs (vacation, sick time, leave for new parents, and volunteer time, just to name a few).
lots and lots of coffee!