{"id":2542,"date":"2026-06-26T14:58:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2542"},"modified":"2026-07-27T00:08:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:08:44","slug":"roasting-production-assistant","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2542","title":{"rendered":"Roasting\/Production Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2284 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Small-World-Coffee-logo-2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Small-World-Coffee-logo-2025.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Small-World-Coffee-logo-2025-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Small-World-Coffee-logo-2025-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Small-World-Coffee-logo-2025-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Coffee Roaster &amp; Production Assistant<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">About Us<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Founded in 1993, Small World Coffee has grown to include two bustling caf\u00e9s and a thriving wholesale and mail-order roasting operation. We are passionate about creating spaces of connection and belonging, while serving coffee experiences that keep people coming back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">About the Role<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We\u2019re looking for a mechanically inclined, coffee-loving problem-solver to join our team in a unique dual role: Coffee Roaster &amp; Production Assistant. This position combines technical and sensory accuracy with roastery production support, offering variety, skill development, and the chance to directly impact both our retail and wholesale customer experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In this role, you\u2019ll act as both a roaster and production assistant. As a roaster, you will roast assigned batches for the day, manage roast profiles, and carefully log production data. As a production assistant, you will support various stations\u2014from green bean handling, blending, and packaging, to local deliveries. Across all duties, constant quality control and a commitment to flavor excellence are imperative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What You\u2019ll Do<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Roastery Operations: Execute daily roast schedules, monitor roast profiles for consistency, and log detailed production and roast data.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Quality Control &amp; Sensory Analysis: Participate in regular cuppings, evaluate roast quality, and ensure every batch meets our flavor benchmarks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Green Coffee &amp; Inventory Management: Assist with receiving green coffee freight, monitoring green bean inventory, and staging coffee for daily roasting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Blending &amp; Packaging: Work various production stations to blend, grind, package, and label coffee accurately and efficiently.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Fulfillment &amp; Delivery: Assist with fulfilling mail orders, prepping wholesale shipments, and executing local deliveries to our caf\u00e9s and wholesale partners.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Maintenance &amp; Cleanliness: Perform routine preventative maintenance and thorough cleaning of the roasting equipment, destoner, grinder, and packaging machinery to maintain a food-safe environment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding stock levels, production timelines, and roast quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Qualifications We\u2019re Looking For<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Previous experience in specialty coffee roasting or professional production\/manufacturing environments is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate with a strong palate and work ethic.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Excellent sensory skills (taste and smell) and a strong desire to develop expertise in coffee profiles.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accurate data-logging skills.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Mechanically inclined enough to perform basic machine cleaning and maintenance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting heavy coffee bags (up to 150lbs team-lifted, or regular 50-60lbs lifting) and standing for long periods.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">A valid driver\u2019s license and a clean driving record for local deliveries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Why You\u2019ll Love Working With Us<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on problem-solving, and wants to grow with a company that values both craft and community. You\u2019ll receive structured training, ongoing skill development, and opportunities for career growth\u2014all while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Compensation &amp; Benefits<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Hourly Rate: $26\u2013$30\/hr (based on experience)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Schedule: Full-time, 30-40 hours per week. Typical work week is Monday-Friday with evenings and weekends as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perks &amp; Benefits<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Health insurance options<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Simple IRA retirement plan<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">NJ Sick Pay (used internally as PTO)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Additional Paid Time Off (after 1 year)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Employee discount in cafes<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Free coffee every week<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Annual staff parties and community celebrations<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ongoing training and professional development<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Opportunities for advancement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Contact<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Apply online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smallworldcoffee.com\/\">www.smallworldcoffee.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2284,"template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_promoted":"","_job_location":"Rocky Hill, New Jersey","_application":"https:\/\/smallworldcoffee.com\/pages\/careers","_company_name":"Small World Roasters","_company_website":"https:\/\/smallworldcoffee.com\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"class_list":["post-2542","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-expired","has-post-thumbnail","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/2542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}