Production Roaster

Production Roaster

Greater Goods Coffee Co.

Department: Production

Reports To: Head Roaster

Schedule: 5 days / 40 hours per week

Pay: starts at $22/hour

Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Greater Goods is looking for an experienced Production Roaster to join our production team. 

This is a hands-on role for someone who understands that great coffee comes from consistency, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality. You’ll work closely with our Head Roaster to produce coffee that meets our roasting and sensory standards while helping keep our production operation running smoothly.

The Production Roaster will roast daily production coffee based on fulfillment needs, as well as select micro lots. You’ll also support quality control, green coffee receiving, warehouse operations, equipment maintenance, packaging, and cold brew production.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works with urgency, and wants to continue developing their roasting skills and understanding of the coffee supply chain.

What You'll Do: A lot of Roasting & Quality Control

• Roast coffee according to the daily production and fulfillment schedule
• Roast select micro lots under the direction of the Head Roaster
• Monitor roast profiles and make adjustments as needed to maintain consistency
• Work closely with the Head Roaster and Director of Coffee to ensure coffee meets established sensory targets
• Set up and assist with quality control and cupping
• Participate in weekly cuppings and continue developing your understanding of our coffees

Production & Warehouse

• Fill and organize green coffee bins
• Stage and rearrange green coffee bags as needed for receiving and production
• Assist with receiving and inspecting green coffee shipments
• Operate production equipment including scales, grinders, sealers, and packaging machinery
• Operate a forklift as needed
• Assist the Head Roaster with production and other projects as needed
• Help maintain an organized and efficient production environment

Cold Brew

• Produce cold brew 1–2 times per week according to established recipes and procedures
• Maintain quality and consistency throughout the cold brew production process

Cleaning, Maintenance & Safety

• Clean and maintain the roaster and related equipment on a regular schedule
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe roastery and warehouse
• Follow all company safety procedures and protocols
• Safely operate production and warehouse equipment
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while working around loud roasting and production machinery

What We're Looking For

• Passion and excitement for coffee and a positive attitude
• Big team player mentality who loves roasting coffee all day long
• At least 2 years of professional coffee roasting experience preferred, with high-volume experience.
• Strong understanding of coffee roasting fundamentals and quality control
• Previous warehouse, production, or coffee industry experience preferred
• Experience operating production or warehouse equipment is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work with a sense of urgency
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and continue developing your coffee knowledge
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment restrictions
• Reliable transportation required

Physical Requirements

This is an active production position in a working roastery and warehouse.

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy coffee bags and production materials
• Ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse and roastery environment
• Ability to handle green coffee bags weighing up to 70 kg (154 lbs.)
• Ability to work safely around loud roasting and production equipment
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Come work with us!

At Greater Goods, coffee is about more than what’s in the cup. We care about the people, producers, partners, and communities connected to every coffee we produce.

As part of our coffee team, you’ll deepen your roasting skills, learn more about coffee from sourcing through production, and contribute directly to the quality of the coffee we send to our customers every day.

If you’re an experienced roaster who enjoys hands-on production work and takes pride in making consistently great coffee, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance