Roaster

Location: ColdFire Coffee Roaster- 2750 Fort Royal Drive, Suite B, Houston, Texas 77038

Reports To: Plant Manager / Head Roaster

Industry: Specialty Coffee Roasting

Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Coffee Roaster to join our production team. This role is responsible for roasting high-quality coffee to exact specifications, maintaining equipment, ensuring consistency, and supporting overall production flow. The ideal candidate has a passion for coffee, excellent attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities: Operate and monitor coffee roasting equipment to produce consistent, high-quality roasted coffee. Follow established roast profiles and adjust variables (time, temperature, airflow) to ensure flavor accuracy. Conduct quality checks, including visual inspection, color readings, moisture levels, and cupping when needed. Weigh, record, and document all roast batches accurately for traceability and inventory control. Load and unload green coffee; move roasted coffee to packaging in a timely manner. Clean and maintain roasting equipment, cooling trays, destoners, and surrounding work areas. Assist in developing and refining roast profiles under the guidance of the Head Roaster or Plant Manager. Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to coordinate daily roast schedules. Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety and food handling protocols. Support additional production tasks as needed, including grinding, packaging, and labeling.

Qualifications: Experience operating a coffee roaster (Diedrich and Burns) preferred, but training may be provided. Strong sensory skills and interest in coffee flavor development. Ability to lift and move 60–70 lb bags of green coffee. Strong attention to detail, timing, and consistency. Comfortable working in a warm, fast-paced production environment. Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to troubleshoot simple equipment issues. Strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Preferred Skills: Previous experience in coffee roasting or food/beverage production. Familiarity with roast profiling software. Understanding of green coffee characteristics, processing methods, and origins. Knowledge of cupping procedures and sensory evaluation.