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Kuppa Joy

* Head Coffee Roaster

Clovis, CA · On-site

While roasting, maintaining accurate and timely documentation for production inventory, and ensuring daily production logs are accurate. The essential qualities of a roaster include, but are not ...

Kuppa Joy

* Assistant Coffee Roaster & Production

Clovis, CA · On-site

$16 - $20.50/hr

Assistant Coffee Roaster & Production Part Time up to 25 hours per week At Kuppa Joy, our Mission is to Love God, Love People, Love Coffee. Our passion is to see everyone who walks through our doors ...

stewleonards

Coffee Roaster

Danbury, CT · On-site

$18 - $21.88/hr

Examine cases and prepare production list, being mindful of seasonal items * Weighing batches of coffee beans in scale hopper and feeding raw beans into the roasting oven * Maintain proper ...

IDYLL CORPORATION

Head Coffee Roaster

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Review Daily sales reports forecasting tools and plan the production schedule accordingly. * Roast and package coffees to meet the volume demand of cafe and wholesale customers. * Work with ...

stewleonards

Coffee Roaster

Danbury, CT · On-site

$18 - $21.88/hr

Examine cases and prepare production list, being mindful of seasonal items * Weighing batches of coffee beans in scale hopper and feeding raw beans into the roasting oven * Maintain proper ...

stewleonards

Coffee Roaster

Danbury, CT · On-site

$18 - $21.88/hr

Examine cases and prepare production list, being mindful of seasonal items * Weighing batches of coffee beans in scale hopper and feeding raw beans into the roasting oven * Maintain proper ...

Buddy Brew Coffee

Roasting Production Assistant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$15 - $19.50/hr

Job Purpose The Assistant Coffee Roaster plays a key supporting role in the Production Department by assisting in the roasting, handling, and quality evaluation of coffee to ensure a consistent and ...

Buddy Brew Coffee

Roasting Production Assistant

Tampa, FL

$15 - $19.50/hr

Job Purpose The Assistant Coffee Roaster plays a key supporting role in the Production Department by assisting in the roasting, handling, and quality evaluation of coffee to ensure a consistent and ...

Buddy Brew Coffee

Roasting Production Assistant

Tampa, FL

$15 - $19.50/hr

Job Purpose The Assistant Coffee Roaster plays a key supporting role in the Production Department by assisting in the roasting, handling, and quality evaluation of coffee to ensure a consistent and ...

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How much do production roaster jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for production roaster in the United States is $18.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are common challenges faced by production roasters during high-volume roasting sessions?

Production Roasters often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency in roast profiles across large batches and adapting quickly to variable green coffee quality. Managing time efficiently while monitoring multiple roasts and performing quality control checks can be demanding, especially during peak production periods. Effective communication with team members in packaging and quality assurance is essential to ensure smooth workflow and product quality. Staying organized and attentive to detail helps minimize errors and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a production roaster?

To thrive as a Production Roaster, you need a solid understanding of roasting processes, quality control, and food safety standards, often supported by experience in food production or relevant training. Familiarity with industrial roasting equipment, temperature monitoring systems, and inventory management software is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and safe production environments.

What is the difference between Production Roaster vs Coffee Roaster?

AspectProduction RoasterCoffee Roaster
CredentialsTypically requires basic roasting knowledge, sometimes certificationsOften requires specialized training or certifications in roasting
Work EnvironmentLarge-scale facilities, high-volume productionSmall to medium-sized roasteries, artisanal settings
Industry UsageUsed in commercial coffee production and manufacturingCommon in specialty coffee shops and craft roasteries
Search IntentFocus on mass production and efficiencyFocus on quality, flavor profiling, and artisanal techniques

While both roles involve roasting coffee beans, a Production Roaster typically works in large-scale facilities focusing on high-volume production, whereas a Coffee Roaster often operates in smaller, artisanal settings emphasizing quality and flavor development. The choice depends on whether the goal is mass production or craft roasting.

What is a production roaster?

Production Roasters are professionals responsible for operating roasting equipment to process raw coffee beans or other food products on a large scale. They monitor roasting times, temperatures, and quality, ensuring that each batch meets specific standards for flavor and consistency. Production Roasters often work in commercial or industrial settings and may also be involved in maintaining equipment, logging production data, and collaborating with quality control teams. Their role is essential in delivering the desired taste profile and quality to consumers.
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Infographic showing various Production Roaster job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,856 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

* Head Coffee Roaster

Kuppa Joy

Clovis, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Do you have a passion for roasting and want to roast the finest coffee California's Central Valley has to offer?
We are looking for an experienced-level roasting position to join our team at our warehouse headquarters. This position demands the supervision and daily execution of specialty coffee roasting processes, from the selection of beans to the final quality of the product. You will roast our portfolio of coffee blends in accordance with company standard operating procedures while maintaining cleanliness of the work area throughout the day. While roasting, maintaining accurate and timely documentation for production inventory, and ensuring daily production logs are accurate. The essential qualities of a roaster include, but are not limited to, attention to detail, focus, organized, calm under pressure, team player, and the ability to follow instructions and sequence accurately, while demonstrating commitment to all preventative maintenance and cleaning procedures.
What Will Help You Succeed:
  • 4+ years of roasting experience
  • Experience in defining and adjusting roasting profiles, performing tasting test and maintaining roasting equipment
  • Previous quality assurance/quality control experience
  • Proficiency in Cropster (managing inventory, production, and roast profiles)
  • Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Excellent record-keeping, organization, and self-motivation
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Solid understanding of coffee tasting, brewing, and profile roasting
  • Experience with production planning and inventory management
  • Comfort with Google Drive, spreadsheets, and technology
  • Meticulous attention to detail in repetitive tasks

Requirements:
  • Minimum four years' experience roasting coffee
  • Knowledge of specialty coffee: in-depth understanding of the different origins of coffee beans, production processes and techniques to improve the quality of coffee beans.
  • Quality and Consistency: Ability to ensure consistency and quality in each batch, following strict quality control standards.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the team, in addition to collaborating to achieve common goals.
  • Experience operating industrial equipment
  • Problem solve and demonstrate strong personal initiative
  • Flexible with the ability to multi-task in a highly demanding and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to obtain a CA food handlers certificate is required
  • Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays
  • This is a full-time position and requires on-site presence.

Physical Requirements:
  • Lift up to 155 lbs (single coffee bag)
  • Push/pull 150-200+ lbs using pallet jacks
  • Stand, walk, sit, stoop, and kneel for extended periods
  • Able to bend, reach, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull and perform repetitive motions
  • Successfully follow all company safety policies and procedures
  • Work in a warehouse environment (cold in winter, hot in summer)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead team on all coffee and cold brew production and ensure company's superior quality is represented in every product and all services
  • Coordinate with team on quality control practices for all coffee roasted and cold brew produced, approving quality of each batch before leaving warehouse
  • Oversee prep, organization, and fulfillment of all coffee bags to meet needs of daily cafe and online orders along with shipping and delivery of orders
  • Manage and prepare cuppings for internal and external quality control
  • Actively implementing systematic improvements alongside Owner and Director of Operations to contribute to supply chain needs and production performance
  • Fully understand and execute all safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures and maintain cleanliness & organization of roastery, warehouse, and office spaces
  • Assists in receiving, and put away of all incoming orders as necessary
  • Aid in maintaining roaster and all production machines functionality, executing necessary maintenance when needed
  • Always seeking to improve team's level of roasting knowledge and consistency by collaboration, education, and testing of methods
  • Work with Owner/COO/Director of Operations in executing schedule of coffee rollouts and bean transitions, maintaining communication on inventory levels and new arrivals
  • Direct roasters on necessary changes in production and roasting practices due to seasonal changes in weather and order fluctuations
  • Responsibilities include sourcing coffee, defining roasting profiles, performing tasting tests, maintaining roasting equipment and ensuring the consistency of the roasts

Thank you for your interest in joining Kuppa Joy!
Our hiring team can take up to 4-6 weeks to send a follow up due to the high volume of applications we receive. Please be patient with us. We will reach out to those we are interested in interviewing with the next steps.
Warmly,
The Kuppa Joy Hiring Team
We are an equal opportunity employer. If employed, this becomes part of your permanent record. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal laws. Employment with our company is at will. All questions must be answered and an application signed to be considered for employment.

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