Roasting Production Assistant

The Assistant Coffee Roaster plays a key supporting role in the Production Department by assisting in the roasting, handling, and quality evaluation of coffee to ensure a consistent and high-quality product across all Buddy Brew Coffee channels, including Retail, Wholesale, and Grocery. This position is responsible for supporting daily roasting operations, maintaining accurate inventory records, and contributing to efficient production workflows.

By assisting in tracking green and roasted coffee, this role helps ensure that the company is able to meet demand, fulfill orders accurately, and utilize coffee in a cost-effective manner aligned with departmental goals.

The Assistant Coffee Roaster is expected to develop a strong foundational knowledge of coffee, including roast profiles, green coffee characteristics, and quality standards. Through hands‑on learning, attention to detail, and a passion for coffee, this role supports continuous improvement in both product quality and production processes.

Success in this role is achieved by consistently supporting the production team, maintaining high standards of organization and cleanliness, and contributing to a culture of quality, curiosity, and operational excellence.

• Assist with daily roasting and packaging needs using Ship Station, and Cropster
• Support the roasting schedule to help ensure coffee is ready for packaging and order fulfillment
• Work alongside the production team to maintain timely and accurate order flow
• Assist in monitoring green and roasted coffee inventory levels to help prevent shortages
• Accurately record and track green coffee purchases, storage, and roasted inventory on a regular basis
• Communicate clearly with team members in person and via Slack to support daily production needs
• Maintain a professional and team‑oriented demeanor at all times