<p>The Roast and Grind operator is responsible for providing continuous flow of the coffee within the Westrock Collins Plant. This position is responsible for working with the R&G team to operate automated coffee processing equipment to manufacture roasted and ground coffee. This individual will develop a deep understanding of raw green coffee cleaning, coffee roasting, and coffee grinding techniques. The R&G operator will report to the Roasting Manager.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Utilize manufacturing execution systems and computer software to perform production. </li><li>Manages the storage and handling of green coffee in the storage warehouse. </li><li>Set up green loading commands and maintain inventory in the green bean silos. </li><li>Operate green cleaning and loading equipment to prepare green coffee for roasting. </li><li>Operate roasters to produce roasted coffee to meet the production requirements and confirm that the roast time and temperatures are within specifications for each coffee roast profile. </li><li>Operate grinding equipment to create ground coffee to grind specifications. </li><li>Operate supersack filling stations to prepare the coffee for packaging. </li><li>Operate pallet moving equipment to stage coffee in the correct location. </li><li>Complete all logs, forms, and checklist required during shift. </li><li>Perform real-time quality checks of each batch to ensure that it meets quality standards. </li><li>Monitor equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot when problems arise. </li><li>Elevate needs to R&G lead to maintain the flow of work. </li><li>Operate a forklift and other material moving equipment in accordance with safety requirements. </li><li>Conduct necessary transactions using ERP systems to record production data. </li><li>Perform scheduled cleaning and maintenance on equipment. </li><li>Take part in sensory analysis of roasted blends to maintain roasted profiles. </li><li>Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. </li><li>Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards, safety and GMP requirements. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned by leadership team. </li></ul>