Flavor Scientist

Company: Cascade Coffee, LLC
Location: Everett
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

Established in 1995 and located in Everett, Washington, our mission, as a premier private label coffee roasting and packaging facility, is to custom roast and package coffee to our customers specifications for a wide variety of world class coffee brands. We are looking for a Flavorist to join our team! TITLE: FLAVORIST (1st Shift) REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR NON-EXEMPT POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the flavoring of product as planned by the production shift supervisors or leads and for the staging of flavored product for packaging.Coordinates with roasting and grinding to ensure a smooth flow of production.Performs duties in ways that maximize production efficiency. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: --Operates the mixers and elevators. --Maintains proper flavor percentages and recipes per product specifications. --Will incorporate rework at established quality specifications as necessary. --Maintains an accurate inventory through use of a computerized inventory system. --Updates in process forms and keeps accurate paperwork records. --Utilizes First In First Out procedures to ensure proper use of inventory. --Cleans mixers, elevators and other equipment and keeps maintenance informed of all needs. --Responsible for general housekeeping around the flavoring 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: --Certified forklift operator. (Company will provide re-certification as needed) --Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry. --Basic experience using hand tools. --Manufacturing experience desired. --Read and write in the English language. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: --See Physical Demand Job Analysis form on website. --Basic ability to read, write, calculate simple math and withstand moderate amounts of stress. --Good analytical and organizational skills needed to plan and implement machine functions. --Ability to address problems and propose viable solutions. --Excellent oral and written communications skills required. WORK ENVIROMENT AND EQUIPMENT: --Operational knowledge of flavoring mixers, product routing equipment and metric tooling. --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 strong odors. --Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when transferring product from one building to another. --Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory. --Must operate a forklift. EDUCATION: --High school diploma or equivalent required. 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. Applicants will be evaluated by previous work experience that highlights a good work ethic, attention to detail and good communication skills! Cascade Coffee offers a full benefit package including a 401(k) plan with company matching. Cascade Coffee, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program which was established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify new hired employment eligibility. Job Type: Full-time

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