Coffee Quality Test Grader

Job title: Coffee Quality Test Grader (Q-Grader/Coffee Quality Grader)

Employment type: Full-time 

Deadline: - Sep.10/2026

Job category: Agriculture 

Job Summary:

The Coffee Quality Test Grader is responsible for evaluating the physical and sensory quality of green and roasted coffee beans. The role involves grading coffee according to industry standards, conducting cupping sessions, identifying defects, preparing quality reports, and ensuring that purchased or exported coffee meets company and customer specifications.

Job Responsibilities:

Coffee Quality Inspection:

• Inspect green coffee beans for physical defects, moisture content, bean size, density, and uniformity.
• Grade coffee according to company standards and applicable national or international grading systems.
• Evaluate incoming coffee deliveries before acceptance.
• Verify compliance with customer quality specifications.
• Coffee Cupping & Sensory Evaluation

Laboratory Testing:

• Measure moisture content.
• Determine water activity (if applicable).
• Conduct screen size analysis.
• Assess bean density.
• Record laboratory test results accurately.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare daily quality inspection reports.
• Maintain grading and cupping records.
• Report quality issues to management.
• Recommend acceptance, rejection, or reprocessing of coffee lots.
• Maintain traceability records.

Coordination:

• Work closely with:
• Export & Procurement team
• Warehouse staff
• Production team
• Export department
• Provide technical feedback on coffee quality.