What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coffee Roaster position at Tradition Coffee Roasters?
Production & Roasting Team Member
Full-Time
Location:
Kailua, Hawai'i
Pay:
$17/hour tips (avg. $5–9/hr) with medical benefits
Estimated Total:
$22–26/hr
Environment:
Coffee Roastery and cafe w/some local deliveries
About Us
Tradition Coffee Roasters is a growing, family-owned specialty coffee company focused on quality, education, community and our team. We roast, package, and deliver coffee locally and ship nationwide. Every bag that leaves our Roastery reflects our standards and our people, and great coffee When you apply,
Please leave a message about you, why you are choosing to apply and something youʻre passionate about outside of work.
The Role
This is a
hands-on coffee production role
supporting roasting, packaging, labeling, bagging, fulfillment, and local deliveries. You'll work with your hands, stay active, and be part of a
team-focused, quality-driven environment
where consistency and attention to detail truly matter. While assisting the Head Roaster/Production manager to start, this role has the potential to grow into "Coffee Roaster".
We're looking for someone who
loves coffee and people
, communicates well, works great within a team, and feels comfortable using software and digital tools as part of daily operations. The ideal candidate is
friendly, positive, clean, outgoing, efficient, detail-oriented, and able to multitask while fulfilling multiple orders at once
. This position will require some lifting throughout the day and always maintaining a clean workspace.
We believe deeply in
community, belonging, and shared purpose
. At Tradition Coffee Roasters, you're not just clocking in — you're becoming part of a team that
supports one another, grows together, and takes pride in building something meaningful
. We are highly motivated to
learn, improve, and work as one team to make our brand one of the best in the world
.
The ideal candidate is someone who is seeking a long-term career with a fast-paced, growing brand — someone who is flexible, able to pivot priorities in day-to-day operations, and can adapt to changing needs while staying motivated and focused on long-term projects and inventory management responsibilities.
For the right person, this role offers a
clear path to learning roasting and growing into a roasting position over time
, based on performance, curiosity, and commitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily roasting operations and workflow
- Handle green and roasted coffee with care
- Package coffee and assemble gift sets
- Fulfill e-commerce and subscription orders
- Perform local deliveries and represent the brand professionally
- Load/unload coffee and supplies
- Maintain a clean production space
- Follow food safety and OSHA standards
- Use multiple software systems daily
- Climb ladders and operate lifts after training
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable with physical work and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Experience and leadership in coffee, culinary, food production, warehouse, or hospitality preferred
- Reliable, team-oriented, detail-focused, and willing to learn
- Logistics and inventory management experience a plus
What We Offer
- $17/hour tips averaging $5–9/hour with Medical Benefits
- Positive work place
- Work Life balance
- Hands on training and mentorship
- Internal career growth and promotions
- Supportive, team-driven work environment
Salary : $5 - $9