Coffee Production Roaster and Blend Operator

We’re looking for a Coffee Production Roaster and Blend Operator who can balance artistry and precision on an overnight schedule. You’ll run high-capacity roasting and grinding lines, verify quality at the cupping table, and keep equipment and work areas in peak condition.

1. Week 1: Safety onboarding; learn roast terminology/levels; shadow operators on roasting, blending, grinding; practice housekeeping standards.
2. Week 2: Execute supervised sample roasts; identify green/roasted defects by sight; set up evaluation cuppings.
3. Week 3: Perform machine setups for production runs; transport/stage materials; document maintenance procedures.
4. Week 4: Independently roast and blend to specification; operate all roasting-department equipment, including forklifts; cross-train to assist adjacent areas as needed.

• Deliver consistent roast profiles and blends that meet exact specs.
• Use standard cupping procedures to describe and confirm cup characteristics.
• Adhere to equipment maintenance procedures and complete daily/weekly cleaning.
• Move product efficiently to required locations to sustain flow.
• Support other departments when production priorities shift.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Complies with Safe Quality Food 2000 Code (SQF 2000 Code).
• Mechanical aptitude with initiative to recommend/implement safety and efficiency improvements.
• Strong reading/writing and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Comfort with basic math for process/quality data entry; computer literacy for production records.
• Team orientation; able to lift up to 70 lbs.

• Forklift Licensed (or eligible to become licensed quickly).
• Machine setups for production runs.

• Pallet jack
• Forklifts

• Graveyard: Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM.
• Step Pay Program with scheduled, milestone-based increases.
• Graveyard shift differential per company policy.

At Farmer Brothers, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees. The base salary range for this role is defined above and may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

To account for cost-of-living differences, we apply location-based salary adjustments. Employees working in higher-cost cities may receive a geographical pay premium, which is determined based on market data and local economic factors.

If applicable, your specific salary will be discussed during the hiring process based on your work location.

• Comprehensive benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• The total leave provided in the Company’s Paid Time Off (“PTO”) policy is in at least an amount of hours and pay sufficient to satisfy the requirements of state or local laws in the locations where the Company operates.
• For questions about compensation or location-based adjustments, please contact Farmer Brothers Human Resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

This job posting remains open until the position is filled or the posting is removed. The deadline has not passed unless explicitly stated otherwise.