What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee!   We are excited to announce that we are hiring positions for our 3 different shifts on our Coffee Operations Team, which includes Grinder and Roaster Operators, Flavorists and more!   For more than 40 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world’s finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer’s brands.   Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, over 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.   Why Cascade?  We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!   WAGE RANGE (NON-EXEMPT): $19.50 - $21/Hour DOE | Overtime eligible  *Please Note: Roles will include shift differential for 2nd Shift: 0.25/Hour; 3rd Shift: 0.50/hour  *Shift Schedules: Monday - Friday; 1st Shift 6:30 AM - 3 PM, 2nd Shift 2:30 PM - 11 PM, & 3rd Shift 10:30 PM - 7 AM

• Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period. 
• Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all employees.
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs.
• Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family’s overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self.
• Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance.
• Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend.
• Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month. 
• Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry.                                                              

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the grinding or roasting of products as directed by the production shift supervisors or leads and for the staging of ground product for packaging.  May coordinate with multiple members of the team to include, but not limited to, Greens Loader, Roasting and / or Flavoring to ensure a smooth flow of production.  Performs duties in ways that maximize production efficiency.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Operates roasting or grinding machines, product elevators, coolers and / or other devices for production.
• Makes machine adjustments and may service equipment in roasting area as well as ensure maintenance team is informed of all needs.
• Maintains an accurate inventory through use of a computerized inventory system.
• Incorporates rework at established quality specifications as required.
• Responsible for general housekeeping around the roasting or grinding areas.
• Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet, or exceed the requirements of our customers.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned to him/her on an as needed basis.

SKILL SET/ EXPERIENCE:

• Understands how to read package quality specifications (die-lines, temperatures, measurements, bag height etc.)
• Basic experience with hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry.
• Manufacturing experience desired. 
• Observes physical changeover of product on the machine.
• Has ability to trouble shoot minor problems on packaging machines.  
• Has a novice understanding of centerline machine settings adjustments (time, pressure, temperature).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic ability to read, write, calculate simple math, and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
• High degree of organizational skills required to maintain uninterrupted machine operation.
• Good analytical skills needed to plan and implement various machine operation functions.  
• Ability to address complex problems and propose viable solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.

WORK ENVIROMENT AND EQUIPMENT:

• Operational knowledge of green coffee concepts, grinders, roasters, coolers, color analysis machine, product routing equipment and metric tooling is desired.
• Basic experience with hand tools.
• Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when transferring products from one building to another.
• Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.
• This position is inside a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust and flavoring smells.
• Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

WORK HABITS:

• Regular attendance and promptness is a must for this job.
• This job requires a high degree of teamwork.
• Assists new training of employees as directed.

  Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire, and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.