Production Roaster

We are hiring for our roasting team!

Our team is dedicated to providing expertly-crafted batches of coffee for our 8 retail locations and growing community of wholesale partners. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about coffee and dedicated to providing expertly-roasted beans. The Production Roaster would report to the Roastery Manager and be responsible for roasting coffee to Temple’s standards, meeting production needs, and fulfilling orders on time.

Temple is committed to creating a diverse work environment that equally represents the vibrant communities that we serve. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Temple prides itself on providing the best services possible and values the unique and diverse team members that make this possible.

Requirements:

• Must have passion for all things coffee
• Monday through Friday availability required. This is a full-time hourly position.
• Must have excellent reliability, with transportation, and be flexible to work overtime when needed
• Must have good communication, organization, and math skills
• Able to take direction and works well under time constraints
• Able to follow instructions and balance priorities
• Able to perform physical requirements of the job
• Able to thrive within a small team environment

Benefits:

• Inclusive environment that values diversity and individuality
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (once eligibility requirements are met)
• 401(k) with an employer match of 5% (once eligibility requirements are met)
• 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued annually (once eligibility requirements are met)
• Holiday overtime pay (1.5x) if working on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.
• Employee discounts for retail, whole beans, and beverages prepared in our cafes

General Responsibilities:

• Unloading green coffee shipments
• Loading roaster for each batch
• Must be comfortable frequently lifting, pushing, and/or pulling heavy objects up to 50lbs as well as lifting/assisting to lift green coffee bags of up to 150lbs
• Roasting daily batches on Probat UG15, Renegade 60KG, and Loring S70
• Logging data for each roast within Cropster and ColorTrak systems
• Cupping for quality control
• Operating weight and fill machines
• Labeling, packaging, operating heat sealers, product fulfillment, and shipping
• Unloading inventory and deliveries
• Working with team members to track inventory
• Working with team members to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Following all safety and GMP protocols

Experience:

• Experience in the coffee industry preferred
• Coffee roasting experience is a plus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday
• 5:00am – 1:30pm

Shift availability:

• Day Shift

Work Location:

• In person

Compensation: $20.00+ (commensurate with experience)

Employment type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

To apply for this position simply email the following items to careers@templecoffee.com and please use “Production Roaster” as the subject of the email:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three professional references