BLK & Bold Is Hiring In Des Moines

Position: Roaster (Manufacturer), Full Time

Company: BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages Headquarters

Location: 5016 Park Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50321

ABOUT BLK & Bold:

BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages is a coffee micro-roastery and national wholesaler of specialty coffee and teas. Our mission is to make a fundamental shift in the choices of coffee consumers via providing a range o fproduct options at mass retail/grocery (currently Target, Whole Foods,Kroger, Albertsons, Amazon,Boxed.com, Macy’s, Walgreens, HEB, ShopRite, Canteen, US Foods, Tradecraft) that extends the consumer’s social impact footprint via positively impacting the communities of consumers across the US. As a result, we contribute 5% of our profits to initiatives across the US that support disadvantaged domestic youth.We are proud to be the first and only Black-owned (MBE Certified) nationally- distributed coffee as well as a fully-certified B Corp, reinforcing our domestic-impact commitment to our consumers and stakeholders. Additional active certifications include Kof-K Kosher, Fair Trade USA/International, Safe Quality Foods (SQF) edition 9.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manually roasting coffee on Probat and Mill City drum roasters in accordance with our coffee philosophy, craft and roasting style
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the techniques and approaches that define BLK & Bold’s roast philosophy
• Fulfillment of daily coffee orders (preparing and roasting batches of coffee) in a highly demanding production environment
• Perform routine roaster cleaning and maintenance
• Assist with green coffee handling; receiving, moving and organizing inventory; weighing and portioning green coffee for recipes
• Serve as a conduit of effective and respectful communication between Roasting, Demand Planning, Production and other departments
• Support and adhere to general organization of the roastery, food safetyand GMP protocols
• Engage with Quality Department and Roasting Department team members to meet our growing quality demands.
• Effective communication and data entry using Google apps, Netsuite ERP and Cropster software
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for specialty coffee
• At least (2) years+ of roasting experience on a commercial-sized drum roaster
• Highly motivated and positive attitude
• Demonstrated concentration and focus with hands-on tasks
• Ability to listen, learn and adapt
• Demonstrated teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to prioritize daily, weekly and monthly tasks
• Basic technical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment details and needs
• Basic familiarity with Google Docs, Cropster and other computer tools to enable organization
• Professional written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing – ability to stand for long periods of time
• Carry/Weight/Lift – ability to lift 75 pounds. Weight greater than 50 pounds will be mitigated with a lifting partner or device
• Taste/Smell – ability to detect and perceive smell and taste of roasted coffee
• Talk/hear – frequently communicates with employees, vendors and clients
• Perform repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and forearms to operate roastery equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level is high. Ear protection is provided
• Roasting machines and the environment in which roasting happens can get warm and temperatures fluctuate. Proper dress should be considered.
• We observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and employees are required to be compliant in designated areas. Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment are provided and mandatory.
• The position may require early morning, evening and weekend work based upon volume and scheduling needs

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Competitive salary
• Individual performance bonuses
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision
• Free coffee & tea

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