Groundwork Coffee

Groundwork Coffee

Weekend Production Roaster

North Hollywood, CA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 100 days ago
Inventory ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability

About the role

  • From our humble roots as a rare book store and cafe back in 1990, Groundwork would go on to become one of the first certified organic coffee roasters in Southern California, as well as the largest organic coffee roaster in Los Angeles.
  • Position Overview The Production Roaster follows roasting protocols and profiles to produce roasted coffee within specifications.
  • This position is responsible for self-monitoring quality control and notifying the Production Manager and Quality Control ("QC")/Quality Assurance ("QA") department of any roasts that may fall out of specification.

Responsibilities

  • Adhering to the Roast Schedule as determined by the Production Manager, utilizing the Cropster roasting program, to maintain quality control and consistency of roasts.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate in a clear verbal manner.
  • The Production Roaster must be capable of supporting production needs as they increase and decrease based on demand.
  • Role Qualifications Forklift certification, or the ability to be trained and operate a forklift.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear verbal manner.

Skills

  • Reliable, respectful, and detail-oriented.
  • Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings.

Benefits

  • Benefits are offered to eligible employees and are subject to change.

Company info

  • Groundwork Coffee specializes in batch-roasted, certified organic coffees and artisanal teas.
  • A truly local pioneer in fair trade and fairly traded coffee and tea sourcing, we remain committed to sustainable business practices, including maintaining direct relationships with growers and importers who promote responsible coffee and tea production.
  • From the ground up, Groundwork is steadfast in its commitment to the values of quality, sustainability and community.
  • JOB TITLE: Production Roaster DEPARTMENT: Roastery DOL STATUS: CLASSIFICATION: Part Time Non-Exempt (gets OT pay) SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday 6 AM- 2:30 PM / 2:30 PM-11 PM LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA REPORTS TO POSITION: Production Manager SUPERVISORY
  • JOB TITLE: Production Roaster DEPARTMENT: Roastery DOL STATUS: CLASSIFICATION: Part Time Non-Exempt (gets OT pay) SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday 6 AM- 2:30 PM / 2:30 PM-11 PM LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA REPORTS TO POSITION: Production Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct reports.
  • The Production Roaster is responsible for production roasting and routine maintenance of the production roasters, including but not limited to: operating the production roaster, correctly adhering to blend recipes and profiles, routine maintenance/cleaning, quality control, and data input and management.
  • The Production Roaster works in a fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule/ priority changes on short notice.
  • Role Priorities Roasting coffee.
  • Staying up to date with blend formulas, roast profiles, and changes.
  • Fluency and understanding of roaster operation and maintenance, and Cropster roasting software.
  • Routine roaster maintenance, adhering to the maintenance schedule.
  • Keeping a tidy work area/roasting floor.
  • Regular QC of all roasted coffee.
  • Notifying others when there are discrepancies with roasts, green coffee inventory, or order fulfillment.
  • Conducting Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee inventory counts and maintaining organized inventory on the floor and storage racking.
  • Blending of large quantities of various coffees, as required, and determined by the Production Manager.
  • Checking in with the Production Manager before ending roasting shifts.
  • We strive to be the best place our employees have ever worked, and to produce the best coffee our customers have ever sipped.
  • As a part of our team, you'll be working with people who are down-to-earth, friendly, and passionate in a casual, caffeinated, and fun retail environment.
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