Coffee Roasting Assistant (Entry-Level)

About Us
Blackout Coffee Company is a proud American, family-owned business built on the foundation of hard work, dedication, and traditional American morals and values. We believe in doing things the right way—roasting only the freshest, highest-quality coffee and delivering it directly to our customers with care and integrity. 

What You'll Do:

• Learn how to receive, inspect, and handle raw green coffee beans 
• Assist in roasting, adjusting profiles and monitoring quality
• Prepare roasted coffee for grinding, packaging, and shipping
• Help with equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Work with the production team to meet daily roasting schedules
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times
• Pitch in with other warehouse and facility duties as needed

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $14.00/hr starting rate
• Schedule:
  • 8-10-hour shifts
  • Monday-Friday (Saturdays when needed)

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount on All Products
• Dental & Vision Insurance 
• 401(K) Plan
• Opportunities for growth and training in the coffee industry

• A true coffee lover with a desire to learn and grow in the roasting craft
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a consistent attendance record.
• Basic math skills (you’ll be measuring, weighing, and blending)
• Comfortable with physical work: lifting (up to 50 lbs solo / 150 lbs with help), standing for long periods, bending, reaching, and using warehouse tools (Pallet Jack, hand truck and other warehouse equipment)
• Team-oriented and flexible—willing to jump in wherever needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

NOTE: Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role. Training will be provided to the appropriate individual. Flexibility to perform other duties as needed based on company needs.