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Roaster

Coldfire Roaster LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Coffee Roaster

Location: ColdFire Coffee Roaster- 2750 Fort Royal Drive, Suite B, Houston, Texas 77038
Reports To: Plant Manager / Head Roaster
Industry: Specialty Coffee Roasting

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Coffee Roaster to join our production team. This role is responsible for roasting high-quality coffee to exact specifications, maintaining equipment, ensuring consistency, and supporting overall production flow. The ideal candidate has a passion for coffee, excellent attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and monitor coffee roasting equipment to produce consistent, high-quality roasted coffee.

  • Follow established roast profiles and adjust variables (time, temperature, airflow) to ensure flavor accuracy.

  • Conduct quality checks, including visual inspection, color readings, moisture levels, and cupping when needed.

  • Weigh, record, and document all roast batches accurately for traceability and inventory control.

  • Load and unload green coffee; move roasted coffee to packaging in a timely manner.

  • Clean and maintain roasting equipment, cooling trays, destoners, and surrounding work areas.

  • Assist in developing and refining roast profiles under the guidance of the Head Roaster or Plant Manager.

  • Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to coordinate daily roast schedules.

  • Maintain a safe working environment and follow all safety and food handling protocols.

  • Support additional production tasks as needed, including grinding, packaging, and labeling.

Qualifications
  • Experience operating a coffee roaster (Diedrich and Burns) preferred, but training may be provided.

  • Strong sensory skills and interest in coffee flavor development.

  • Ability to lift and move 60–70 lb bags of green coffee.

  • Strong attention to detail, timing, and consistency.

  • Comfortable working in a warm, fast-paced production environment.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to troubleshoot simple equipment issues.

  • Strong record-keeping and communication skills.

Preferred Skills
  • Previous experience in coffee roasting or food/beverage production.

  • Familiarity with roast profiling software.

  • Understanding of green coffee characteristics, processing methods, and origins.

  • Knowledge of cupping procedures and sensory evaluation.

Vacancy posted 28 days ago
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