Roaster

Stonewall Kitchen LLC•Middlebury, VT

3d•$23

About The Position

The Roaster operates roasting and material-handling equipment to meet daily production requirements while maintaining quality, safety, and traceability standards. This position requires prior experience in manufacturing or industrial production environments and the ability to follow defined processes, manage equipment, and document results accurately. The Roaster works closely with the Production Supervisor and production team to ensure smooth workflow, adapt to schedule changes, and maintain operational consistency.

Requirements

Previous experience operating equipment in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
Ability to follow standardized processes and quality specifications consistently
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and repeatability
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule-driven production environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Maintain consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability
Follow SQF, GMP, and all VCC safety and operational procedures
Physically able to lift up to 70 pounds and perform material handling tasks
Able to stand for 8 hours and perform bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions

Responsibilities

Operate coffee roasting and associated production equipment according to established VCC standards
Execute production schedules efficiently while meeting quality and throughput targets
Scale, stage, and roast batches accurately
Monitor process parameters and make controlled adjustments as required
Perform routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and equipment inspections
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas in compliance with company and safety standards
Complete accurate and timely production logs, inventory records, and quality documentation
Communicate equipment issues, process deviations, or batch variances to supervisors and appropriate team members
Support packaging operations as needed based on daily production workflow and scheduling requirements
Follow all company safety policies and procedures