Job Description

About the Job

The Production Roaster position is focused on the coffee roasting craft. The position sits at the very heart of our production department, controlling the single most important step in the process. A production roaster is expected to be able to carry out the roast approach agreed to with the Roastery Leader/Lead Roaster while maintaining awareness of the overall production flow.

You will:
Prepare batches at the beginning of the day being mindful of coffee quality and workflow efficiency.
Consistently roast coffee at a level that meets or exceeds Blue Bottle’s high standards.
Maintain the roasting equipment through occasional adjustments and scheduled cleanings.
Keep a batch log of coffees roasted during the shift, which includes updating Cropster as well as keeping the paper logs provided.
Participate regularly in cuppings and discussions regarding coffee quality.
Remain open and welcoming of questions about roasting from BBC staff, both from outside and inside the roastery.
Work with a sense of urgency.
Is reliable, honest, and cares about his or her work.
Act as a representative of Blue Bottle at all times.
Keep all work areas clean and tidy.
Set an example for the rest of the staff, occasionally assisting in supervision.
Fulfill any other duties on the production floor deemed necessary by the Roastery Leader.

You are:
Enthusiastic about your work and the world of delicious coffee, you can’t wait to learn more and grow with us
Obsessed with the details and following directions in order to execute consistently
Reliable and consistent; your manager and teammates can always depend on you to be punctual and dedicated
Delightful to work with and have a sense of humor and infectious ‘can-do’ attitude, you’re serious about your work but don’t take yourself too seriously
Familiar with operating a Roaster – preferably a drum roaster
Proficient in basic mathematical principles needed to drive good business decisions.
Good with hands- basic mechanical skills are a must.
Able to move bags of green coffee sufficient to complete the task at hand, at approximately 154 lbs/ bag
Able to use online tools including Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite as well as other online organizational tools
Able to operate a forklift (recommended)
You have:
2+ years of professional coffee roasting experience
A thorough understanding of how to safely, responsibly use, and clean equipment
A deep love for exceptional customer experiences, and great coffee
The ability to understand and able to communicate in English proficiently
A comprehensive understanding of the concepts of coffee roasting

Physical requirements:
This role is a physical one and the physical demands outlined below are representative of those that must be met for a team member to be successful in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job which we’ve mapped out below.

You have

The ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
The use of hands to handle or feel and the ability to reach with hands and arms
The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
The ability to squat, bend, twist, and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
The ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
The ability to listen and speak
The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps, and uneven floor and/or surfaces as needed
The ability to have close visual acuity to perform repetitive visual checking, counting, spotting small defects, determine the accuracy of numbers and package
The ability to smell and taste

A few benefits we offer:
Health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day 401(k) plan
Paid time off
Free drinks at any of our cafes
Discounts on any Blue Bottle food items and merchandise

At Blue Bottle, you’ll be critical to guests enjoying delicious coffee. We aim to provide delightful hospitality to everyone who visits us, in-person or online. If you’re ready to help bring amazing products to life, please apply and join us.

Blue Bottle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit. We hire based on these qualities, a job’s requirements, our business’s needs, and an applicant’s qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace.

We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.

We may refuse to hire relatives of present employees if doing so could result in actual or potential problems in supervision, security, safety, or morale, or if doing so could create conflicts of interest.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We participate in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Job Categories: Roaster. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #roaster, BlueBottle, and brooklyn. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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