Roaster Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Roaster Operator

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Supervisor/Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt
Non-Exempt

Employment Type

Full-Time
Part-Time

Position Summary

The Roaster Operator is responsible for ensuring that roasted pistachio products meet all food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer specifications. This position operates roasting equipment, monitors critical control points, maintains production records, and ensures compliance with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, and company safety requirements.

Essential Functions

• Operate roasting equipment and monitor roasting processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Maintain proper roasting parameters including temperature, bed speed, bed depth, and salinity levels.
• Complete startup inspections and hourly quality checks.
• Open and manage roasting work orders and ensure necessary supplies are available.
• Visually inspect and verify product identity before roasting.
• Maintain clean and organized staging and roasting areas in accordance with allergen control requirements.
• Record production data and complete roasting logs accurately and timely.
• Report food safety concerns, equipment issues, and production deviations to management.
• Follow all GMP, HACCP, food safety, and company policies.
• Wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.
• Assist with sanitation activities and production flow organization.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) to six (6) months of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to become certified.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret company policies, procedures, and safety documents.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and product quality.
• Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with coworkers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing and pistachio processing environment.
• Exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold temperatures, chemicals, and machinery.
• Exposure to salt and ingredient odors.
• Indoor production environment with moving equipment.
• Requires compliance with food safety, sanitation, and allergen control programs.

Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Essential Function?

Standing

Constantly

Yes

Walking

Frequently

Yes

Sitting

Occasionally

No

Lifting 10 lbs.

Frequently

Yes

Lifting 25 lbs.

Frequently

Yes

Lifting 50 lbs.

Occasionally

Yes

Carrying

Frequently

Yes

Pushing/Pulling

Frequently

Yes

Reaching Above Shoulder

Occasionally

Yes

Bending/Stooping

Frequently

Yes

Twisting

Frequently

Yes

Climbing

Occasionally

Yes

Kneeling/Crouching

Occasionally

Yes

Fine Hand Manipulation

Frequently

Yes

Use of Vision

Constantly

Yes

Hearing/Speaking

Constantly

Yes

Frequency Definitions

•Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday.
•Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday.
• Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good-faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.