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.

This position will meet Wholesale and Retail roasted coffee needs by working closely with Green Coffee, Customer Service and Production staff on a daily basis. This is a full-time position, working five days per week. Required workdays may fall on the weekend with consecutive days off.

Essential Functions

• Fulfillment of daily coffee orders (scooping and roasting batches)

• Perform routine roaster cleaning and maintenance

• Assist with green coffee; inventory and floor counts, receiving, organizing and moving product; weighing and portioning for recipes

• Serve as a link between Roasting, Customer Service and other departments

• General organization of the roastery; cleaning, stocking and other duties

• Develop a deep understanding of the techniques and approaches that define our roast philosophy; development of multiple varieties; roast profiles for every coffee and blend; time, temperature and caramelization for all coffees

• Develop a deep understanding of all of our coffees; attend and assist in daily cuppings and espresso evaluations for quality control; engage in all green and roasted coffee education and new training curriculum; relative tasting of coffee over various brewing methods

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for coffee

• Minimum two (2) years of roasting experience on a drum roaster

• Demonstrated understanding of Stumptown's position as a roaster-oriented company

• Extreme concentration and focus

• Ability to listen, learn and act accordingly

• Willingness to learn from mistakes to grow and enhance skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize daily and weekly tasks

• Demonstrated problem solving skills

• Hospitality and customer service focus

• Basic technical aptitude and/or willingness to learn equipment details

• Familiarity with MS Office, Google Apps and other organizational computer tools

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• 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 of coffee

• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

• The noise level is high. Ear protection is provided

• Roasting machines and the environment in which roasting happens can get warm. Proper dress should be considered.

• The position will be five days per week and while each work will comprise of two consecutive days off, required workdays may fall on a weekend.

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.

The target base compensation for this position can range from $28.50 to $29. 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.