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Farmer Brothers

Roaster

Portland, OR

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

FARMER BROS CO

Roaster

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ROASTER

PDX Cafe Barista

Portland, OR

$17.30/hr

  • PTO

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 ...

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

HR Generalist

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

PORTLAND COFFEE ROASTER

Production Lead

Portland, OR

$21 - $31/hr

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

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PORTLAND COFFEE ROASTER

Machine Operator

Portland, OR

$19 - $25/hr

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

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PORTLAND COFFEE ROASTER

Warehouse Associate

Portland, OR

$18.50 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

PORTLAND COFFEE ROASTER

Production Associate

Portland, OR

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Darcin Corporation

Warehouse Driver

Portland, OR

$16 - $18/hr

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 ...

Darcin Corporation

Warehouse Driver

Portland, OR

$16 - $18/hr

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 ...

Nossa Familia Coffee

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR

$21.20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

NOSSA FAMILIA COFFEE

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Nossa Familia Coffee

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Nossa Familia Coffee

Delivery Driver

Portland, OR · On-site

$21.20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Metropolitan Tavern

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 ...

Urban Restaurant Group

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 ...

Urban Restaurant Group

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 ...

Urban Restaurant Group

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 ...

Peets

Machine Operator (Seasonal)

Portland, OR · On-site

$23.50/hr

  • Retirement

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 ...

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How much do roasters jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for roasters in Portland, OR is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $22.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Roasters vs Baristas?

AspectRoastersBaristas
CredentialsBasic coffee knowledge, sometimes certifications in roastingCustomer service skills, barista training, coffee brewing certifications
Work EnvironmentRoasting facilities, production areasCoffee shops, cafes, retail environments
Industry UsageManufacturing, coffee production companiesRetail coffee shops, cafes
Common Search IntentLearning about coffee roasting, career in roastingOrdering coffee, barista skills, cafe jobs

While both roles are integral to the coffee industry, roasters focus on the production and roasting of coffee beans, requiring technical skills and knowledge of roasting equipment. Baristas, on the other hand, prepare and serve coffee beverages directly to customers, emphasizing customer service and brewing techniques. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role aligned with their skills and career goals.

How much do coffee roasters get paid?

Coffee roasters typically earn an average annual salary between $30,000 and $50,000, depending on experience, location, and the size of the operation. Skilled roasters with certifications or specialized knowledge may earn higher wages, and some may receive benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

How to become a roaster?

To become a coffee roaster, you typically need experience in coffee brewing or related food service roles, along with knowledge of roasting equipment and techniques. Many roasters learn through on-the-job training or specialized courses in coffee roasting, and developing sensory skills to evaluate coffee quality is essential.

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Infographic showing various Roasters job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,568 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Roaster

Farmer Brothers

Portland, OR

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 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.**

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