QC - Green Coffee

Sucafina is the leading sustainable Farm to Roaster coffee company, with a family tradition in commodities that stretches back to 1905. Today, with more than 1,500 employees in 44 countries, we help stakeholders worldwide to find the perfect coffee solutions. We embed technology, innovation, and sustainability throughout the supply chain, creating shared value for all by Investing in Farmers, Caring for People, and Protecting Our Planet. For more information, visit www.sucafina.com.

• Follow up policies and procedures to comply company's requirements.
• Perform the process of roasting, grinding and preparation of the table to execute the coffee cupping process.
• Implement physical analysis on offers, pre-shipment & shipment samples.
• Prepare offer and Pre Shipment Samples (PSS) (weights, bags, labels) to send to clients.
• Perform the sensorial tasting process (Cupping) in order to determine the coffee quality.
• Implement replacement formulas for clients to meet client requirements
• Identify quality issues in order to propose effective solutions.
• Ensure equipment in the QC lab calibrated to make sure equipment are in proper conditions.
• Perform the maintenance and cleaning of the lab´s equipment and cupping room to ensure proper operation
• Control QC records & all retain samples (offers, PSSs, shipments) to meet requirements of certified coffee programs.
• Register QC information in the system to have updated data.
• Provide the required support to QC department when needed to guarantee the continuity of the area.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent with a major in Food Science /Biology
• A Certificate in coffee cupping is a major asset.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• English is a plus

Additional Information

• Integrity, disciplined and well organized in work habit, with ability to function smoothly in pressure situations.
• Ability to travel frequently to the field.