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Roaster Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

At Farmer Brothers, Coffee Roasters are responsible for preparing large batches of green coffee beans for the roasting process, maintaining roasting and grinding equipment, and supporting daily ...

At Farmer Brothers, Coffee Roasters are responsible for preparing large batches of green coffee beans for the roasting process, maintaining roasting and grinding equipment, and supporting daily ...

Portland Coffee Roasters is adding a weekend, part/time position to its team at one of our PDX Airport Cafe's to provide quality drinks and service to traveling guests! Hiring for early morning ...

Be Bold with Portland Coffee Roasters For 30 years, Portland Coffee Roasters has been forging positive connections with our customers and partners. We strive to create unbeatable relationships that ...

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

We are proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously. * We are truly farm ...

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Cycle Town Coffee Roasters, is looking for a warehouse assistant and delivery driver. We are looking for someone that can handle in bound and out bound freight. Someone that is comfortable ...

Cycle Town Coffee Roasters, is looking for a warehouse assistant and delivery driver. We are looking for someone that can handle in bound and out bound freight. Someone that is comfortable ...

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

We are proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously. * We are truly farm ...

New

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

We are proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously. * We are truly farm ...

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

We are proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously. * We are truly farm ...

New

Cafe Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

We offer craft espresso drinks and would be happy to offer barista training provided by Stumptown Coffee roasters. Looking for highly motivated, hard working people with customer service experience ...

Cook

Portland, OR · On-site

$19 - $23/hr

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters * Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and ...

Cook

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters * Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and ...

Prep Cook

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters * Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and ...

We're a coffee company, and we source, roast, taste, package, sell, deliver, brew and serve what we firmly believe is the best coffee on the planet. We are progressive, open, and evolving but ...

Cafe Barista

Portland, OR

$17.05 - $17.22/hr

We are very proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously. * We are truly ...

Cafe Barista

Portland, OR · On-site

$16.55/hr

We are very proud to be Oregon's first Certified B Corporation coffee roaster. We take our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship seriously. * We are truly ...

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How much do roaster jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for roaster in Portland, OR is $24.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $26.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a roaster do?

A typical day for a Roaster involves preparing and operating roasting equipment, monitoring roast profiles for consistency, conducting quality checks, and recording production data. Roasters often collaborate closely with green coffee buyers, production staff, and quality control personnel to ensure every batch meets company standards. Communication and teamwork are essential as the Roaster must adjust roast schedules based on demand and feedback. Additionally, Roasters may participate in cuppings and ongoing training to refine their skills and stay updated with industry trends. The role is both hands-on and collaborative, offering opportunities to contribute to product development and the overall success of the coffee program.

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

To thrive as a Roaster, you need strong attention to detail, an understanding of roasting profiles, and a keen sense of taste and smell, often achieved through hands-on experience or industry training. Familiarity with roasting machines, quality control systems, and, in some cases, certifications such as Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) credentials are valuable. Excellent time management, adaptability, and teamwork skills help Roasters maintain consistency and collaborate with other staff. These skills are vital for producing high-quality products, maintaining safety, and meeting customer expectations in a fast-paced environment.

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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

At Farmer Brothers, Coffee Roasters are responsible for preparing large batches of green coffee beans for the roasting process, maintaining roasting and grinding equipment, and supporting daily operations to ensure consistent, high-quality coffee production.

Shift: Graveyard 

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday from 11:00PM to 7:30AM 

Responsibilities:

  • Roast and blend coffees to specifications.
  • Follows blending procedures, learn safe operation of all equipment, roast terminology, roast levels, cleaning maintenance of equipment.
  • Identifies roasted and green coffees by sight, green and roasted defects, sample roasts to proper roast levels, properly set up coffee tasting for the purpose of evaluation   
  • Identifies and describe cup characteristics of roasted coffee using standard cupping procedures
  • Move/transport product to necessary locations.
  • Operate all equipment in Roasting Department. 
  • Adhere to equipment maintenance procedures.
  • Maintain daily and weekly housekeeping duties.
  • Assist in other areas or departments when needed.
  • Operate a forklift

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. is Required 
  • Complies with Safe Quality Food 2000 Code (SQF 2000 Code) 

Personal and Professional Skill Sets

  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to use knowledge, creativity and initiative in recommending or implementing improvements in efficiency or safety aspects of the work area or machines 
  • Excellent reading and writing skills.
  • Team player
  • Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 
  • Ability to calculate mathematical numbers for data entries on required process monitors, quality specifications, and use of computer for data entries

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

At Farmer Brothers, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees.  The base salary range for this role is defined above and may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

To account for cost-of-living differences, we apply location-based salary adjustments. Employees working in higher-cost cities may receive a geographical pay premium, which is determined based on market data and local economic factors.

If applicable, your specific salary will be discussed during the hiring process based on your work location.

  • In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off.
  • The total leave provided in the Company’s Paid Time Off (“PTO”) policy is in at least an amount of hours and pay sufficient to satisfy the requirements of state or local laws in the locations where the Company operates.
  • For questions regarding our compensation structure, including location-based pay adjustments, please reach out to Farmer Brothers Human Resources for details.

**This job posting remains open until the position is filled or the posting is removed. The deadline has not passed unless explicitly stated otherwise.**