Job Description

This job posting is for a full-time Coffee Roaster for our afternoon/evening shift operations (Mon-Fri, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM).

A successful candidate will be able to train Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM until the afternoon/evening shift is ready to start.

A shift premium of $1 per hour will apply to all afternoon/evening shifts (i.e., not to training during the day shift).

Reunion Coffee is currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and safety-driven Coffee Roaster to perform in our Coffee Roasting Division as part of our hourly Operations team. As our new Coffee Roaster, you will be responsible for the roasting of high-quality coffees from a green state to specification in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. In this key position, you must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high pressure, safety focused work environment. If you have worked in the food manufacturing industry blending, batching, and/or mixing, this would be an incredible opportunity to apply your skills.

As passionate coffee enthusiasts, the Reunion Coffee Roasters team is dedicated to one common goal: producing great coffee in a sustainable, accessible, and approachable way. From sourcing to production to distribution, our practices reflect the sustainability and quality that we're known for in the specialty coffee industry. As a family business committed to making a difference, we rely on our employees to know and uphold the values that define the company. In turn, we ensure that our employees can be proud to work for us by taking care of them and making Reunion a great place to work.

Our Oakville headquarters houses our offices and our 30,000-square-foot roasting facility/warehouse. We've been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers and one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers. We care about our employees and do our best to give them a great working experience.

On a practical level, you will:

Observe machine operation to detect any malfunctions Prepare green coffee beans for roasting Batch roast coffee beans and inspect regularly according to specifications Feed product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unload product into bins Work with QA to adjust roast specifications Conduct regular cleaning and maintenance of roasting equipment Inspect for quality and accurate quantity at all times Monitor roasting process to identify needed adjustments or repairs, such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting blades, setting guides, and cleaning away damaged product Receive information from production schedules and batch tickets Prepare inventory transfer documentation Perform quality control checks at specified intervals and provide samples to Quality Assurance Report food safety problems and or quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate actions Responsible for GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety and quality, and being aware of SQF (Safe Quality Food) System Program.
If you have the following qualifications, we want to hear from you:

High school diploma required Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs will be required regularly; Work well in group problem-solving situations Ability to write clearly and informatively Ability to read and interpret written information Strong work ethic and positive team attitude Attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in all areas of work
As a family-owned business, we strive to create a workplace where everyone is welcome. This requires the work of every member of our company to ensure that Reunion Coffee Roasters is equitable, diverse, inclusive, respectful, and protects the human rights of all employees, including those groups protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email jobs@reunioncoffeeroasters .com to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Reunion Coffee Roasters, please email our HR department at hr@reunioncoffeeroasters .com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$23.50 per hour

Benefits:

Commuter benefits Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

food or pharmaceutical manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person