{"id":2568,"date":"2026-07-24T20:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T03:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=2568"},"modified":"2026-08-24T00:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T07:10:19","slug":"lab-qc-manager","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2568","title":{"rendered":"Lab QC Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2111 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/klatch-coffee-logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/klatch-coffee-logo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/klatch-coffee-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/klatch-coffee-logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sprudgejobs.coffee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/klatch-coffee-logo-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Lab Management &amp; Quality Control<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Oversee green coffee sample processes, including obtaining, receiving samples, sample roasting, cupping, and scoring using Cropster software.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Operate, maintain, and calibrate lab equipment such as sample roasters, moisture meters, ColorTrac devices, water activity meters, brewers, and grinders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Place purchase orders and approve invoices for green coffee and lab-related expenses.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Set up and Conduct regular coffee cupping and tasting sessions to evaluate flavor, aroma, and overall quality, ensuring products meet established QC standards.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Maintain detailed and up-to-date inventories of all coffee lots, tracking quantities and other relevant data.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Regularly update and maintain accurate records of time and temperature profiles for roasting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Oversee logistics of releasing and transportation of coffee between warehouses<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Communicate with production, Customer Service, Marketing on the status of inventory substitution , replacements and lots running out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Certifications &amp; Compliance<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Manage and maintain Organic Certification documentation (Google Drive and printed manuals).<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Assist with SQF certification as part of the FSMS team and act as FSMS alternate<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Perform traceability audits<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ensure all vendors comply with FSMS requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Communicate with importers to obtain and verify certifications such as SQF, Organic, Fair Trade (FTO), and Rainforest Alliance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Production Support<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Create and maintain roasting profiles and blend recipes for production<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Random Quality check on production roasts<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Work with roasters to minimise failed goals in Cropster<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Support production tasks, including order processing, shipping, and receiving when necessary<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Serve as a backup production roaster when needed.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Forecast coffee demand for large orders and implement inventory management strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Marketing &amp; Collaboration<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Provide marketing with accurate and relevant information about coffee lots, including origin, certifications, and flavor profiles.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Work with the team to create brewing and espresso extraction profiles and cupping notes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Qualifications<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Strong passion for coffee with a desire to learn and grow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Strong multitasking and organizational skills.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Proficiency in Cropster, Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive, and Adobe.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Strong math skills essential for roasting and operational tasks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Attention to detail with neat handwriting.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Team player attitude with a willingness to contribute across departments.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">May involve international travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Compensation &amp; Benefits<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Pay: RANGE $20.00 &#8211; $30.00 an hour DOE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2111,"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":"Rancho Cucamonga, California","_application":"https:\/\/recruiting.paylocity.com\/Recruiting\/Jobs\/Details\/4311958","_company_name":"Klatch Coffee","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.klatchcoffee.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-2568","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\/2568","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=2568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}