Production Assistant
Current- Assist the Lead Roaster and Assistant Roaster in the department of production within the roastery- Sort, weigh, and set aside various imported green coffee beans to assist the Lead Roaster in the roasting process for each individual batch- Print off and label coffee bags in batches- Load the hopper with bins that contain various batches of coffee to dispense into bags- Pack coffee bags with roasted beans intended for retail and wholesale, ensuring everything is packed correctly and that the date of roast is labeled on each bag- Occasionally take inventory when needed- Provide input on what certain coffee batches taste like after the Lead Roaster has roasted the beans and brewed sample cups, so that the notes can be provided on the label when bagging coffee beans- Carry boxes packaged with coffee bulk out to shipping company representatives when they arrive at the roastery- Keep regular maintenance of equipment and the roastery- Carry out labour intensive duties such as handling large wood pallets and carrying them, as well as lifting heavy boxes and bags containing imported green coffee beans in bulk