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Woods Coffee

Bakery Production Team Member - FT

Kent, WA · On-site

$17.13 - $19.25/hr

Performs quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards for consistency ... Woods Coffee is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Woods Coffee

Bakery Production Team Member - PT

Kent, WA · On-site

$17.13 - $19.25/hr

Performs quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards for consistency ... Woods Coffee is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Quality Food Centers

STARBUCKS/ASST DEPT LEADER

Seattle, WA · On-site

$18.25 - $22.25/hr

... control all established quality assurance standards. Work closely with the coffee shop team, as well as the Deli department to create an environment that is engaging to customers. Demonstrate the ...

Quality Food Centers

STARBUCKS/ASST DEPT LEADER

Sammamish, WA · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

... control all established quality assurance standards. Work closely with the coffee shop team, as well as the Deli department to create an environment that is engaging to customers. Demonstrate the ...

BigFoot Java

Barista

Everett, WA · On-site

$20.77/hr

... coffee stand; inclusive of employee duties posted within stand for shift/role. * Keep the bar area and stand clean. * Report any maintenance needs. * Maintain quality control of products while on ...

BigFoot Java

Barista

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$17.15 - $30/hr

... coffee stand; inclusive of employee duties posted within stand for shift/role. * Keep the bar area and stand clean. * Report any maintenance needs. * Maintain quality control of products while on ...

BigFoot Java

Barista

Burien, WA · On-site

$17.15 - $30/hr

... coffee stand; inclusive of employee duties posted within stand for shift/role. * Keep the bar area and stand clean. * Report any maintenance needs. * Maintain quality control of products while on ...

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How much do coffee quality control jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for coffee quality control in Seattle, WA is $92,548.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,800.00 and $113,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a coffee quality control?

A Coffee Quality Control job involves evaluating and maintaining the quality of coffee throughout the production process. This includes tasks such as inspecting raw beans, overseeing roasting, tasting coffee through cupping, and ensuring consistency in flavor, aroma, and texture. Quality control specialists work closely with roasters, producers, and suppliers to identify defects and uphold industry standards. Their goal is to ensure every batch meets company and customer expectations for a high-quality coffee experience.

What does a coffee quality control do?

As a Coffee Quality Control specialist, your daily responsibilities often include conducting cuppings to evaluate flavor profiles, inspecting green and roasted beans for defects, and maintaining detailed quality assessment records. You’ll work closely with production teams to ensure batches meet specific standards and offer feedback or suggestions for improvement. Collaborating with sourcing, roasting, and packaging teams is common to address any quality issues throughout the supply chain. This hands-on role requires both sensory and analytical skills to protect and enhance the overall quality of the coffee product.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in coffee quality control?

To thrive as a Coffee Quality Control professional, you need expertise in sensory evaluation, coffee grading, and knowledge of production standards, often supported by industry certifications like Q Grader. Familiarity with cupping protocols, moisture analyzers, and laboratory record-keeping systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies are crucial for maintaining product consistency, ensuring high quality standards, and supporting overall business reputation in the coffee industry.

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Infographic showing various Coffee Quality Control job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,548 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Manufacturing Quality Control Technician

Everett, WA

Cascade Coffee, LLC
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Cascade Coffee, LLCexternal

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year?
Ask Cascade Coffee!
We are excited to announce that we are hiring a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician!
For more than 45 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world’s finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer’s brands.
Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 175,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.
Why Cascade?
We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!
WAGE RANGE (NON-EXEMPT): $20.00 - $24.00
SCHEDULE:
3rd Shift: Monday - Friday; 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
REPORTS TO: Quality Control Supervisor
  • Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period
  • Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all
  • Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident amp; Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs
  • Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self
  • Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance
  • Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend
  • Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month
  • Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry
POSITION SUMMARY:
The QC Technician is an integral part of the Food Safety and Quality team and will function as an internal and external auditor for the facility based on company requirements. The QC technician interfaces directly with the QC Supervisor on all quality control and compliance issues and assesses compliance with quality standards and initiatives. This requires working closely with the production department.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Administer Cascade policies and procedures and carry out personnel objectives and programs within the Quality Assurance department.
  • Coordinates with Quality and Production Supervisors on various quality issues.
  • Conducts daily plant inspections for any GMP/Product Protection violations.
  • Assists production in filling out all necessary QC paperwork.
  • Monitor defined checks/tests to ensure product conformance on the customer-established cadence.
  • Perform laboratory testing according to customer specifications, including, but not limited to, weight checks, leak tests, and oxygen/headspace tests.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues utilizing quality tools (cause and effect, process mapping, statistical methods, etc.) to document corrective actions effectively.
  • Document standards in compliance with good manufacturing practices, government entities, and production plans (e.g., USDA, FDA, HACCP, SQF, Organic, Kosher, etc.). Ensure compliance with all regulatory mandates.
  • Audit production processes and the food Safety and Quality Management system. Record, document, and evaluate consistency to customer and SQF expectations.
  • Responsible for collecting customer samples, external laboratory testing, and internal retain samples.
  • Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers.
  • Collect foreign material findings and record findings in appropriate software.
  • Supports Cascade Coffee’s Food Safety Culture by adhering to all company policies and procedures and following proper protocol when a Food Safety risk is identified.
  • Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned as needed.
  • Attend all shift huddles (pre- and post- shift).
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum 1-year practical industry experience.
  • HACCP certified
  • Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SQF Level 2 standards, Food Safety and Quality programs.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge and experience using Microsoft products (e.g., Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work with lab equipment, such as moisture meters, brewers, grinders, Agtron, Malvern, and Mocon instruments.
  • Self-motivation, ability to work independently and within a team environment, strong follow-up, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail are required.
  • Ability to work under pressure (in a highly fast-paced environment), meet deadlines (overtime work required), and make effective decisions.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • This position is inside a warehouse roasting facility, where workers are exposed to loud equipment noise, coffee dust, and strong odors.
  • Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.
  • This position may support work in the facility that requires standing on concrete floors, exposed to equipment noise, and subject to coffee dust odors.
WORK HABITS:
  • Regular attendance and promptness are required for this position.
  • Work may be required outside the standard workweek.
  • This job requires a high degree of teamwork skills.
  • This job requires the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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