Job Description

Job Title: Roastery Support Technician

Department/Team: Operations/Roastery

Reports to: General Manager

Status: Part Time Contract

Salary: Hourly

Job Category: A

Direct Reports: No

Membership: Not Eligible

Location: Grand Pre

Held by:

Effective/Updated: September 2025

Working Relationships: Director of Coffee & Core Products, Roastery Team, Packaging & Shipping teams, Cafe staff.

Overall purpose of this position:

Safely and efficiently support roaster operators and the Director of Coffee & Core Products in fulfilling the daily roast schedule, maintaining coffee quality standards, and conducting the Preventative Maintenance Program for the Roastery and Packaging equipment.

Operations Responsibilities?

Perform roasting support and packaging support duties, daily Load and unload roasters, daily Move green coffee inventory around roastery to ensure Lean inventory principles are followed, daily Follow daily roasting production schedule, meeting quality standards and batch requirements efficiently and safely, daily Log roast profiles and batches, daily Ensure non-conforming batch protocol is maintained, as required Maintain a safe, clean and professional-looking workspace as per Roastery standards and protocols Participate as a member of the Coffee Leadership Team Conduct daily preventative maintenance tasks to all and roastery and packaging equipment as per Just Us! PM program Adheres to all health and safety and environmental workplace laws Adheres to all co-op policies and procedures
Essential Hiring Criteria?

Ability to communicate in English both written and verbally Basic math and computer skills Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for employees Excellent interpersonal skills Collaborative team leadership skills Multitasking and prioritizing skills Attention to details Reliable and consistent
Desirable Hiring Criteria?

First Aid Certificate Experience in the coffee industry Experience working in a production setting Experience using Syspro Ability to use Microsoft Office 365
Working Conditions?

Ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time Ability to comfortably move and extend arms for prolonged periods of time Lifting up to 50lbs Ability to work in a noisy and hot environment Early mornings
Job Requirements?

WHMIS Certificate Safety shoes Transportation to work
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking Wellness program
Work Location: In person