Roaster

Hi, we're Stumptown. 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 uncompromising in our commitment to quality. We work hard, collaborate constantly and have fun every day. We pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, our spirit of generosity and on the long-term relationships we nurture as we guide our coffee from the good hands of our hardworking partners at origin into the cups of our customers. If you love coffee, people and getting things done, this just might be the place for you.

The Roaster is responsible for helping bring Stumptown's coffee philosophy to life, roasting high-quality, specialty coffees to showcase a signature clean, sweet, and balanced profile that our customers know and love. This position within our Roasting Department works closely with the Quality, Demand Planning, Safety, and Production, and Maintenance departments on a daily basis. A roaster at Stumptown is responsible for meeting daily demand through coordinated, safety- and quality-focused work both on the roasting equipment and throughout the roastery. Success in this role requires teamwork, strong communication, and both physical and mental focus that help define our respected roasting craft. The Roaster is a full-time, non-exempt (hourly) position that demands adaptability to a work schedule that may span across early mornings, late evenings, and weekends-dependent upon the evolving needs of the business.

Essential Functions

Manually roasting coffee on Probat drum roasting machines in accordance with our coffee philosophy, craft, and roasting style

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the roasting techniques that define Stumptown's respected craft since 1999

Fulfillment of daily coffee orders (preparing and roasting coffee) in a highly demanding manufacturing environment

Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance in accordance with equipment and safety standards

Assist with green coffee handling; receiving, moving, and organizing inventory; weighing and portioning green coffee for recipes

Effective and respectful communication between Roasting, Quality, Food Safety, Demand Planning, and Production Departments

Adhere to general organization of the roastery, food safety, and GMP protocols

Positive, clear communication and accurate data entry using Google Suite, D365 ERP, and Cropster software

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for specialty coffee

At least (2) years of full-time production roasting experience on a commercial-sized coffee roaster (not home roasting)

Highly motivated and positive attitude

Demonstrated concentration and focus with hands-on tasks without supervision

Ability to listen, learn, and adapt to change

Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills

Flexibility to prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks

Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment details and needs

Basic familiarity with Google Docs, ERP, Cropster, and other business tools.

Professional written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

Standing - ability to stand for long periods of time

Carry / Weight / Lift - ability to lift 75 pounds. Weight greater than 50 pounds will be mitigated with a lifting partner or device

Taste / Smell - ability to detect and perceive smell and taste of roasted coffee

Perform repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and forearms to operate roastery equipment

Work Environment

The noise level is high. Ear protection is provided to promote health and safety.

The environment contains dust and occasional smoke / debris. Eye protection is provided to promote health and safety

Roasting machines and the environment in which roasting happens get hot and the heat index may fluctuate. Uniforms are provided and proper dress is required in accordance with our established safety and food safety programs.

The position may require early morning, late evening, and weekend work based on scheduling needs

Pay Transparency & Benefits

The target base compensation for this position is $26.50 / hr. Stumptown Coffee offers a comprehensive employee benefits program, including : medical, dental and vision insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Flex Spending Accounts; company-paid and supplemental Life Insurance, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness and Long Term Disability insurance; Paid New Parent Leave; Short-Term Disability insurance or paid leave programs; 9 paid holidays (plus 1 personal holiday); vacation; sick leave benefits; and, paid HumansKind (Volunteer) hours. And - an amazing employee discount! Additionally, we offer a 401(k) savings plan which includes an employer match of 100% for the first 3% of earnings that you contribute plus 50% of the next 2% you contribute.

At Stumptown, we welcome diversity and celebrate that our communities include individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. We strive every day to foster an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility that supports our employees, customers and communities. We know that embracing diversity makes us stronger, enriches our culture, and allows us to grow together. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, identities, skills, and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interview or assessment process, please direct your inquiries to a member of the People team at jobs@stumptowncoffee.com or by calling (855) 711-3385. We are proud to be a B Corp and equal opportunity employer.