Weekend Coffee Operations - Grinder and Roaster Operators and Flavorists

Position:Weekend Coffee Operations - Grinder and Roaster Operators and Flavorists

Location: Everett, WA

Remote Status: On-Site

Job :189

# of Openings:0

Would you like to work only 3 days a week for at least 36 hours to receive pay for 40 hours and do you possibly have Food & Beverage Manufacturing experience? If the answer is yes, apply for our Grinder and Roaster Operators, and Flavorists opportunities!

What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year?

For more than 45 years

Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world’s finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer’s brands.

Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, over 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.

Why Cascade?

We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!

SCHEDULE:
Friday - Sunday; 6:30pm – 7:00am (36 hours only)

• Healthcare benefits |Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options
  | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period.
• Long Term Disability and life insurance
  | Company provides coverage for all employees.
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness |Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program |To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self.
• Sick and Vacation plans
  | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance.
• Pet insurance |Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend.
• Cascade Cares |Exciting engagement programs each month.
• Leadership Training |We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry.

Responsible for the grinding or roasting of products as directed by the production shift supervisors or leads and for the staging of ground product for packaging. May coordinate with multiple members of the team to include, but not limited to, Greens Loader, Roasting and / or Flavoring to ensure a smooth flow of production. Performs duties in ways that maximize production efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Operates roasting or grinding machines, product elevators, coolers and / or other devices for production.
• Makes machine adjustments and may service equipment in roasting area as well as ensure maintenance team is informed of all needs.
• Maintains an accurate inventory through use of a computerized inventory system.
• Incorporates rework at established quality specifications as required.
• Responsible for general housekeeping around the roasting or grinding areas.
• Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned to him/her on an as needed basis.

• Understands how to read package quality specifications (die-lines, temperatures, measurements, bag height etc.)
• Basic experience with hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry.
• Observes physical changeover of product on the machine.
• Has ability to trouble shoot minor problems on packaging machines.
• Has a novice understanding of centerline machine settings adjustments (time, pressure, temperature).

• Basic ability to read, write, calculate simple math, and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
• High degree of organizational skills required to maintain uninterrupted machine operation.
• Good analytical skills needed to plan and implement various machine operation functions.
• Ability to address complex problems…