What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roasting Operator - Days position at Westrock Coffee Company?
The Coffee Roaster I will operate coffee roasting equipment and will work as part of a team to strive for optimum performance from the roasters and other coffee processing equipment. This individual will verify, load, and transfer green coffee bean inventory to the bin system. and will be responsible for learning all aspects of coffee production. The Coffee Roaster I position will report to the Supervisor of Roasting and Grinding.
Principal Job Duties:
Principal Job Duties:
- Roast green coffee beans to production schedule and confirm that the roast times, temperatures, and Agtron(color) values are well within specifications, per each coffee roast profile.
- Complete all logs, forms, and checklist required during shift.
- Perform real time quality checks of each batch to ensure that each roast meets quality standards.
- Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the green coffee bean silos.
- Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot when problems arise.
- Communicate with others on progress of daily schedule.
- Operate a forklift and other material moving equipment in accordance with safety requirements.
- Conduct necessary transactions using NetSuite to record production data.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment with the assistance of a maintenance technician.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Train employees in ways to keep themselves and those around them safe.
- Show the ability to stay calm and alert in emergency situations to lead others through protocols and procedures.
- Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements.
- Roaster I will also Share sample roasting responsiblities with the roasting team lead to ensure quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
