Green Coffee Loader Technician - Growth & Benefits

Starbucks Corp.; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company in Gaston, SC is seeking a loader technician to join the Roasting Plants team. You will load green coffee, monitor dust collection, coordinate with roasting and logistics, and aid in training new technicians.

This role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards, with forklift duties and cross-functional collaboration to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or 4 years US military service.
• Experience in production or distribution environment (2 years).
• Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 150 pounds in a safe manner (team lift).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform inventory counts.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow verbal direction.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Load green coffee into the Green Coffee Cleaning and Green Coffee Silo Storage system.
• Monitor and maintain green coffee dust collection system.
• Coordinate with roasting and logistics partners to ensure schedules are met.
• Assist with coaching and mentoring of new loader technicians.
• Ensure inventory accuracy by maintaining records and completing IPD maps for green coffee.
• Operate forklift to transport green coffee to loading areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance for loading station and storage areas.
• Advise maintenance teams of safety issues affecting operation.
• Support GMP, food safety programs and product quality measures.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Basic math

Clear communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

US military service (4 years)

Tools

Forklift certification

GMP knowledge

Safety training

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company in Gaston, SC is seeking a loader technician to join the Roasting Plants team. You will load green coffee, monitor dust collection, coordinate with roasting and logistics, and aid in training new technicians.

This role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and adherence to GMP and food safety standards, with forklift duties and cross-functional collaboration to meet schedules.