loader technician, 2nd shift

RiseMe; South Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Tuition coverage (Starbucks College)**

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a loader technician to join our Roasting Plant team. You will load green coffee, monitor dust collection, coordinate with roasting and logistics, and help train new technicians, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include inventory accuracy, forklift transport, and preventive maintenance. You will support GMP and FDA-compliant practices and contribute to reliable production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or US military service in the US.
• Production or distribution environment experience (2 years).
• Forklift operator certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 150 pounds safely (team lift).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work variable shifts and adapt to safety and sanitation standards.
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements (FDA/FSI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load green coffee into the cleaning and silo storage system.
• Monitor and maintain the green coffee dust collection system.
• Coordinate with roasting and logistics to meet schedules.
• Assist with coaching and mentoring of new loader technicians.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and IPD mapping for green coffee.
• Operate forklift to move green coffee to loading platform.
• Perform preventive maintenance on loading station and silo areas.
• Advise on conditions impacting safe operation of loading systems.
• Model safety as a core value and promote safe practices.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE procedures consistently.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED or US military service

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Now Brewing – loader technician! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.

As a loader technician, you will:

• 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 map of incoming product dock (IPD) for green coffee.
• Operate forklift to transport green coffee from interim storage locations in the plant to the loading platform area.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance for the loading station and green coffee silo storage Areas.
• Advise maintenance partners of conditions impairing safe and correct operation of green coffee loading and transfer systems.
• Demonstrate and understand safety as a core value and follow the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same.
• Understand and follow established safety guidelines, consistently comply with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
• Support food safety, legality and quality programs.
• Maintain product quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• High School diploma/GED or 4 years of US military service
• 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
• Ability to perform inventory counts
• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs loader technician
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
• Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF) (Preferred)

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] or 1(888) 611-2258