Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: Monday & Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Salary Or Wage: $23 per hour

Job Type: Part Time

List of Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

- Mechanically inclined and comfortable learning how equipment works
- Detail oriented and takes pride in keeping their work area clean, organized, and properly maintained
- Patient and methodical, especially when working through a process
- Curious and interested in learning the craft of coffee roasting
- Quality driven and committed to producing consistent work
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Comfortable working in a production and manufacturing environment
- A clear communicator and positive team member
- Interested in growing their skills and taking on additional responsibility over time

Physical & Working Workplace
This is a physical, hands-on production position. Candidates must:

- Be able to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Be comfortable working around commercial machinery and moving equipment
- Be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a shift
- Be comfortable working in a loud production environment
- Wear company-provided hearing protection whenever equipment is running
- Follow all required workplace and equipment safety procedures
- Safety is a priority at 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters. We are looking for someone who takes equipment safety seriously and is comfortable learning and following established procedures.

List of Duties

Key Responsibilities

- Operate commercial coffee roasting equipment safely and efficiently
- Follow established roasting profiles and production procedures




- Monitor roasting batches carefully and make adjustments when required
- Weigh, sort, label, and properly store coffee throughout the production process
- Perform quality checks and identify inconsistencies or potential issues
- Keep accurate production and roasting records
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe production space
- Clean and maintain roasting equipment and surrounding work areas
- Assist with other production, packaging, inventory, and warehouse tasks as needed
- Follow food safety, workplace safety, and quality-control proceduresLearn and develop an understanding of coffee roasting, green coffee, and production processes

About 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters

- 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters is a growing local coffee manufacturing company based on the upper Sunshine Coast. We roast specialty coffee for customers across Canada.
- We are looking for a Coffee Roaster to join our production team. This is a hands-on role that combines machinery, production, quality control, organization, and attention to detail. The right person will be curious about the roasting process, take pride in producing consistently excellent coffee, and enjoy learning how things work.




- This is an opportunity to learn a skilled manufacturing trade and grow with a local company as our production and sales continue to expand.

The Role

- The Coffee Roaster will be responsible for operating our commercial roasting equipment and helping ensure that every batch meets our quality standards. You will work closely with our production processes, equipment, and inventory while developing a strong understanding of coffee roasting.
- Previous coffee roasting experience is an asset, but it is not required. We are interested in finding someone who is mechanically inclined, curious, patient, and committed to quality.
- Monday and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- $23/hour during the training period
- $24/hour after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts during busy periods
- Opportunity to grow with the company as our production and sales continue to expand
- Complimentary bag of coffee each week

Why Join 32 Lakes?

- 32 Lakes Coffee Roasters is a locally owned company with retail partners throughout BC. Our online store ships coffee directly to customers across the country, and we are continuing to grow our sales and production.
- As we grow, we are looking for people who want to develop their skills alongside the business. This position offers the opportunity to learn about coffee roasting, gain experience working with commercial production equipment, and take on additional responsibility over time.
- If you enjoy working with your hands, figuring out how things work, keeping your workspace organized, paying attention to the details, and producing something you can be proud of, we’d love to hear from you.

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