Job Description

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

The Roaster Trainee is a full-time, non-exempt position based at Peet's Roasting Plant. Reporting to the Manager of Roasting Processes and training under the guidance of a Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, this role supports daily roasting operations while completing a structured certification program.

The trainee will develop the knowledge and skills needed to operate commercial coffee roasting equipment safely and efficiently, learning the roasting process from green coffee through finished product. Through hands-on training, they will gain experience with roasting equipment, roast profiles, production systems, quality standards, and food safety practices while contributing to daily manufacturing operations.

Schedule: This position works 3rd shift, 4:00pm-12:00am

Location: Alameda Roasting Plant

What You Will Do:

• Roaster trainee will learn basic operations of the GHS (Green Handling System) system and Microsoft Dynamics D365 Warehouse Management System.
• Must complete a forklift certification.
• Learn basic ICO marks, internal reference codes, bag weights and Peet’s blends.
• Become proficient as a sensory panelist, participate in daily production cupping and sensory tests.
• Mentored by a Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, learn the functionality of Peet’s roasting equipment, understand general maintenance and acquire the skills to roast independently.
• Will be taught the theory of roasting and expected to apply it to daily roasts.
• Learn Peet’s quality and food safety control system.
• Manage inventory with mobile device.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager of roasting.

Outline of Trainee Program:

• After initial training, the Roaster Trainee will be required to roast batches consistently meeting documented quality standards over a period of 12 months
• Continual roasting of high demand full batch size coffees will be part of the certification process to achieve the status of a full Level 1 Roaster.
• Roaster trainee will be expected to successfully pass a written and oral examination given onsite to achieve Level 1 Roaster status within 12 months.

Who You Are:

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment, manage and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently.
• Perform work in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to multitask.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Acute sensory skills.
• Must be able to maintain an elevated level of professionalism both on and off the job as a direct representative of Peet’s Coffee.
• Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in an industrial production facility
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Previous experience in a warehouse or food manufacturing environment desired

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their 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
• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

At Peet’s we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. The target hourly range for this position is $20-24/hr. The actual salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.