Job Description

Schedule: This position works 1st Shift, Monday–Friday from 7:30 am - 4 pm.

What You Will Do:

• As a Production Technician for roasting, grinding, or packaging, you will process coffee as the production schedule demands.
• Ensures that the assigned workstation operates within the workplace safety and food safety standards set by Peet’s Coffee and oversight regulatory agencies.
• Ensures product quality by completing all Quality Control Point monitoring tasks according to established procedures for the assigned workstation. Completes and submits all quality assurance monitoring tasks for the assigned operating workstation.
• Completes and submits all production records required for the assigned operating workstation.
• Works cooperatively to ensure workplace safety and product quality while meeting production goals for the assigned workstation.
• Makes every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising team safety or product quality.
• Communicates issues pertinent to production performance, quality, or workplace safety directly to the Roastery Team Lead, Production Supervisor, or Production Manager.
• Communicates issues concerning equipment faults or failures directly to the Engineering Department for immediate repair or future preventive maintenance.
• Assigns, trains, and monitors daily Production Team Member performance and task completion for the assigned workstation.
• Assigns, trains, and monitors daily Temporary Worker performance and task completion for the assigned workstation.
• Maintains established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for the assigned workstation and the facility.
• Participates in all workstation development opportunities to increase technical abilities and strengthen craft-level skills.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all Food Safety and related programs, such as but not limited to GMPs, SSOPs, and Adverse Health Policy.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all Workplace Safety policies and Standard Work Procedures.
• Participates in the training of new Team Members to facilitate their success as new Team Members.
• Demonstrates full knowledge to operate one or two Packaging Lines, Roasting machines, or Grinding machine.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Who You are

• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Accountability, Mastery, Inclusivity, and Curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment; manage and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Perform work in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to change while staying focused on project deliverables
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Reliable and punctual.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership.

• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills

• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• At least 1 year of coffee industry experience is strongly desired

• At least 1 year of food manufacturing experience is strongly desired
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​ Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this position include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
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The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking in addition to the following:

• Able condition to work 8 hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching

• Must be able to work on your feet over 9 straight hours

• Able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive and lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis

• Must be able to lift 80 pounds 20% of the shift

• Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift

• Must be able to handle/move up to 750 pound bins on casters

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's, we hire the best talent and are committed to supporting and rewarding our employees for their outstanding work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 9 holidays

• Free coffee and an employee discount

• Opportunities for growth and advancement