Part-Time Assistant Loring Operator (Coffee Roasting)
Job Description
About Nguyen Coffee Supply:
Nguyen Coffee Supply is the leading authority for Vietnamese coffee in America importing directly and roasting in Brooklyn. By promoting visibility, representation, and diversity within the global coffee community, we strive to amplify stories of the universal grind for an equitable and sustainable world.
Position Overview:
As an Assistant Loring Operator, you will work in our roasting facility and report directly to the Operations Lead. This position is responsible for assisting the Loring Operator with the handling of green beans, roasting beans, blending beans, ensuring quality standards are consistently met, recording accurate production information and maintaining product flow within the scheduled timeline with minimal down time and upholding the quality and integrity of the brand through care, attention to detail, and commitment for excellence.
What You’ll Do:
You will assist the Loring operator with the following:
Operating roasting machines (Loring) and other devices for production.
Loading green coffee as needed to support roasting and packaging operations.
Following roast profiles to maintain proper color and blends of coffees.
Maintaining scheduled production output to meet team goals.
Maintaining accurate roasting logs, greens coffee usage, and other records.
Maintaining accurate inventory through use of a computerized inventory system.
Maintaining equipment in the roasting area and keep the roasting facility informed of all equipment issues.
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Following all safety and security guidelines.
Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Performing any other duties/tasks that may be assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Passion for coffee
Computer literacy required.
Must have the ability to lift upwards of 132 lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be able to read and write in the English language.
Basic experience with hand tools.
Working knowledge of mathematics
Ability to climb in and out of confined spaces periodically to complete cleaning tasks.
Detail oriented
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Work well in a team environment
Must be able to fulfill manual labor
Who You Are:
You are a kind person, with a positive can-do attitude, and eagerness to contribute
You are proactive and take ownership of your responsibilities — with the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively
You are detail oriented, punctual, and have integrity in your work
You value open, clear, and direct communication from your team and management
You view every obstacle and challenge as an opportunity to learn, strengthen, and elevate
You have a “by any means necessary” attitude to get the job done — big and small
Compensation:
$17 – 22/hour evaluated by previous work experience that highlights a good work ethic, attention to detail and dependability! This is a part-time role with potential for hours to grow.
Our Values:
Nguyen Coffee Supply was founded by Sahra Nguyen — a 1st generation, Vietnamese American, Millennial woman with deep roots in activism, film, and entrepreneurship. She is an award-winning filmmaker (2018 NAMIC Vision Award), a StarChefs Rising Star for the category of coffee (2019), a TEDx Speaker (2019), Imbibe Magazine 75 Tastemakers (2020) and Food & Wine Game Changer (2021, cover)
We are deeply passionate about building a company, culture, and ecosystem rooted in:
– Community Empowerment: we operate from a place of abundance and put people first
– Diversity & Representation: we believe the key to success is to lean in to what makes us unique and lift up stories from the underrepresented
– Compassion: we strive to build bridges across all communities through promoting cultural awareness, education, and universally human experiences
How to Apply
Does this sound like a fit? Submit your resume and a short paragraph about why you are interested in this job to support@nguyencoffeesupply.com We look forward to hearing from you!1076 total views, 3 today