Roaster Assistant

Job Description: Roasting Assistant / Coffee Roaster Apprentice Location: Houston, Texas 77038 Reports To: Coffee Roaster / Plant Manager Industry: Specialty Coffee Roasting Position Summary We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Roasting Assistant / Coffee Roaster Apprentice to support our roasting team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is passionate about coffee and eager to learn the craft of roasting. The Roasting Assistant helps with daily production tasks, maintains roasting equipment, prepares batches, and gradually learns how to operate commercial roasting machines. Key Responsibilities Assist the Coffee Roaster with daily roast preparation, including weighing, staging, and organizing green coffee. Support the roasting process by monitoring equipment, recording batch information, and preparing cooling or destoning areas. Learn to operate roasting equipment under supervision and follow roast profiles accurately as skills progress. Move roasted coffee to packaging and assist with grinding, labeling, and bagging when needed. Maintain clean workspaces and help with routine cleaning of roasters, cooling trays, destoners, and production areas. Help track inventory of green and roasted coffee and report discrepancies to the roaster or supervisor. Assist with cuppings, quality checks, and sensory evaluation as part of training. Follow all safety, food handling, and workplace guidelines. Support general production tasks and collaborate with the roasting, packaging, and warehouse teams. Qualifications Strong interest in coffee and willingness to learn roasting techniques. Ability to lift 50–70 lbs (green coffee bags) and stand for extended periods. Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions closely. Good attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Basic math and communication skills. No roasting experience required — training will be provided. Preferred Skills Previous experience in food production, warehouse work, or specialty coffee (not required but helpful). Mechanical aptitude or comfort working with machinery. Curiosity about coffee origins, processing methods, and flavor development. #J-18808-Ljbffr