Coffee Quality Control Technician

Equal Exchange Coffee Quality Control Technician Based in West Bridgewater, MA Job Description

Employment Status:
Full-time, hourly, worker-owner track employee

Hours:

Variable

Salary Range: $21.63/hr–$24.03/hr ($45,000–$50,000 annual equivalent)

Benefits:
Health/dental/vision insurance coverage, vacations, holidays, sick days, eligibility for worker ownership

Department:
Quality Control

Reports to:

Quality Control Manager

Ability to communicate well and problem solve

Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

Ability to work well with others

Comfortable with computers and technology, such as Excel, Word, databases and E-Mail

Detail oriented

Food Science background helpful

Food Service experience helpful

Coffee experience preferred

Coffee training experience helpful

Coffee roasting experience a plus

Coffee cupping experience a plus

Works well alone and with a team

Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.

Maintain and Update Systems for Monitoring Coffee Samples

Sort green coffee samples and record results.

Roast coffee samples for testing.

Monitor Roasted Coffee

Prepare morning cuppings for QC staff and roasters—record and communicate results with the team. Break down and clean up after cuppings are completed.

Participate in coffee cuppings

Measure and analyze packaging for EE coffee products—record results

Perform QC checks on the production line

Calibrate, maintain, and track machine maintenance

Production Assistance:

Perform production tasks as needed; roasting, packing, paperwork, etc.

Fill production positions during vacations, sick leave, etc

Create/maintain tools to communicate best practices for using our espresso.

Support coworkers in understanding and using these tools.

Train customer staff, including baristas, on our best practices for creating espresso drinks.

Occasional travel, including out of state, to train customer staff/baristas at their store/cafe, approximately 6 times per year.

* Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Participate in staff, team, department, and educational (Exchange Time) meetings.

Understand our producer partners, trading policies, and the Fair Trade movement.

Understand and participate effectively in our worker cooperative model.