Weekend Coffee Operations - Grinder and Roaster Operators and Flavorists

divh2Cascade Coffee Grinder and Roaster Operators, and Flavorists Opportunities/h2pWould 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? Ask Cascade Coffee! 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 worlds 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 customers brands./ppFounded 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./ppWhy Cascade? We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!/ppWAGE RANGE (NON-EXEMPT): $18 - $20/Hour DOE | Overtime eligible/ppSCHEDULE: Friday - Sunday; 6:30pm 7:00am (36 hours only)/ppHealthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans./pp401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period./ppLong Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all employees./ppVoluntary Life, Disability, Accident Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs./ppEmployee Assistance Program | To support you and your familys overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self./ppSick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance./ppPet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend./ppCascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month./ppLeadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry./ppPOSITION SUMMARY: 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./ppESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:/pulliOperates roasting or grinding machines, product elevators, coolers and / or other devices for production./liliMakes machine adjustments and may service equipment in roasting area as well as ensure maintenance team is informed of all needs./liliMaintains an accurate inventory through use of a computerized inventory system./liliIncorporates rework at established quality specifications as required./liliResponsible for general housekeeping around the roasting or grinding areas./liliUpholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers./liliComplies with General Safety Communication Program./liliPerforms any other duties/tasks that may be assigned to him/her on an as needed basis./li/ulpSKILL SET/ EXPERIENCE:/pulliUnderstands how to read package quality specifications (die-lines, temperatures, measurements, bag height etc.)/liliBasic experience with hand tools./liliWorking knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry./liliManufacturing experience desired./liliObserves physical changeover of product on the machine./liliHas ability to trouble shoot minor problems on packaging machines./liliHas a novice understanding of centerline machine settings adjustments (time, pressure, temperature)./li/ulpPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:/pulliBasic ability to read, write, calculate simple math, and withstand moderate amounts of stress./liliHigh degree of organizational skills required to maintain uninterrupted machine operation./liliGood analytical skills needed to plan and implement various machine operation functions./liliAbility to address complex problems and propose viable solutions./liliExcellent oral and written communications skills required./li/ulpWORK ENVIROMENT AND EQUIPMENT:/pulliOperational knowledge of green coffee concepts, grinders, roasters, coolers, color analysis machine, product routing equipment and metric tooling is desired./liliBasic experience with hand tools./liliWorking knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry./liliOccasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when transferring products from one building to another./liliPersonal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory./liliThis position is inside a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust and flavoring smells./liliPersonal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory./li/ulpEDUCATION:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent./li/ulpWORK HABITS:/pulliRegular attendance and promptness is a must for this job./liliThis job requires a high degree of teamwork./liliAssists new training of employees as directed./li/ulpCascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire, and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status./p/div