Machine Operator

Starbucks Corp.; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Retirement matching

Coaching for mid-level goals

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. in Indianapolis is seeking a mid-level Machine Operator with room to grow while delivering reliable outcomes. The role emphasizes ownership of non-glamorous, mid-project tasks and steady improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers remote flexibility and a path to develop delegation skills, with a focus on maintaining performance at the Indianapolis facility. Ideal candidates will bring a portfolio and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or work samples demonstrating general expertise.
• Strong communicator who can disagree professionally.
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support mid-level teammates.

Responsibilities

• Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in.
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment.
• Keep your Decision Making edge sharp as the IN market shifts.
• Keep Starbucks's Indianapolis, IN site running while improvements ship underneath.
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff.

Skills

Portfolio samples

Effective communicator

Mentor teammates

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Starbucks pays around $58,000 - $77,000 for a Machine Operator, but what we really offer is room to push Delegation as far as it'll go in Indianapolis. At its core, this is a mid-level Machine Operator job in that rewards 5 years with $58,000 - $77,000 and room to run.

Key Responsibilities

• Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in
• Resolve customer concerns with patience and a focus on outcomes
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment
• Keep your Decision Making edge sharp as the IN market shifts
• Keep Starbucks's Indianapolis, IN site running while improvements ship underneath
• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff

What You'll Bring

• A portfolio or work samples that demonstrate your general expertise
• A communicator who can disagree without making it personal
• Comfort navigating ambiguity when the brief arrives half-written
• Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support mid-level teammates
• A growth mindset that treats feedback as fuel, not threat
• Comfort with the freelance cadence of an Indianapolis-based operation

Built in Indianapolis and run on caffeine and conviction, Starbucks turns messy general problems into clean, repeatable wins. Candid, kind feedback is part of the job, and we coach toward growth rather than blame.

The offer includes $58,000 - $77,000, remote flexibility, retirement matching, and coaching tailored to your mid-level goals.

Current and accurate as of this visit, the freelance opening stands ready.

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