- Roasting coffee on any and all coffee equipment as part of the R&D process Batch Roasters Sample Roasters Designing and doenting roast profiles for all existing and new coffee blends.
- Have a clear understanding of the origin of the coffee, decaf processes, company Blends.
- Control gas fired roasters to remove moisture from coffee beans.
- Organize and verify roasting schedules, check for waivers and verification and inventory of correct green beans in the bins.
- Manage roasting process from selecting profile to scheduling to packaging in order to ensure on time customer delivery.
- Set, adjust and observe temperature and time controls for roasting process and to maintain required temperature.
- Remove sample to compare color of roasting beans in roaster with color standard to estimate roasting time.
- Inspect each roast for company specs, make adjustments as necessary to roast and observe equipment.
- Record roast data, weights, coffee types.
- Continuous observation of the roasters and green delivery systems for mechanical failures and power outages.
- Must be able to work in a high level production environment with the ability to understand and operate complex equipment such as PLCs, operating control systems, roasters, blenders and grinders that interfaces with machines.
- Verify roasters are working and trouble shoots when problems arise with the machines.
- Performing weekly ACO (automatic clean out), ensuring the roasters are burned out, inspected and maintenance.
- Maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Know all components of Bill of Materials and the blending operation such as running the blending system.
Minimum of five years roasting experience.
- Must have experience with roasting software.
- Knowledge of green bean quality and how roasted quality affects it.
- Must be able to produce a high quality product in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
- Able to use and understand roasting profiles.
- Flexible, self motivated team player with the ability to follow direction and at times work independently.
- Ability to get along with others and have a positive attitude and good work ethic.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail is a must and ability to lead, train and motivate others.
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