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Title: Production Roaster

Reports To: Roasting Manager

Location: On-site, Santa Cruz, CA

Position Overview: The Production Roaster is responsible for the daily roasting of all Verve production roasts. This is an entry-level position in the roasting team here at our HQ. As a production roaster, you will work alongside a fantastic team of roasters and the Verve Coffee Department crafting the future of coffee! This job will be a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Daily coffee roasting to meet demands of production reports

• Quality Check loading each batch before roast begins

• Quality Check post roast for each batch

• Loring roasting experience

• Perform weekly maintenance and cleaning of roasting equipment

• Learn to participate in and run Quality Control Cuppings to ensure the consistency of the product and to identify coffee defects

• Sample roasting

• Accurate data entry using software including Cropster, Excel, and Google Docs

• Implement green bean receiving, loading, and staging systems

• Collaborate and communicate with other departments, such as RTD and packaging to ensure they can complete their projects on time

• Good organizational, time management, problem-solving, interpersonal and analytical skills

• Daily documented cleaning of roasting machinery and work area following GMP’s ( Good Manufacturing Practices)

• Operate forklifts to move equipment and supplies.

• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, suppliers, and co-workers

• Knowledge of warehouse safety and fire prevention.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

● Valid California Driver's License

• Understanding of mechanical principles with the ability to read and assimilate information from technical manuals, system operations diagrams, and schematic drawings.

● Must be flexible to schedule changes in order to meet the demands of a growing and dynamic production schedule.

• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting multiplication), ability to make quick calculations related to production planning and inventory management.

● Leads by example and willing to work in a hands-on environment

● Strong aptitude for task prioritization

● Strategic problem solver

● A demonstrated ability to rally a team in the face of adversity

● Must be approachable, mindful, and positive

● Extraordinary written and verbal communication skills

● Comfortable with basic troubleshooting of office equipment

● Ability to give and receive constructive feedback in any given situation

● Analytical aptitude; logical and methodical approach to problem-solving

● Must have or be willing to obtain forklift certification

● Ability to lift 50lbs. unassisted to chest level

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

• Excellent Communication Skills

• Prior experience with Google Workspace, Excel, QuickBooks, Access, VisualCron, Shopify, and Shipstation a plus

• Work well individually and with a team

Pay & Benefits:

• $24-$28/h

• Free coffee with each paycheck

• All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area