Machine Operator (Packaging Technician)- 2nd Shift

10 Peet's Coffee Inc.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Free coffee

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is seeking a Packaging Technician (Machine Operator) to safely operate and monitor packaging equipment, set up machines, perform routine adjustments, and run quality checks to meet production goals and food safety standards. You will work 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–12:00am, with hourly pay between $20 and $22.

The role includes opportunities to earn bonuses and join a team focused on safety, accuracy, and a positive work culture, plus benefits like health coverage and a

Qualifications

• 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or machine operator.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays.
• Ability to uphold and follow safety, food safety, and production quality standards.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness and reliability.
• Works well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, and a willingness to assist others as needed.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a respectful, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding and/or packaging equipment to process coffee according to the daily production schedule.
• Follow all workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards, including GMPs and standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality checks, complete required production and quality records, and ensure product meets specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate safety, quality, or production issues to leadership; report equipment issues to Maintenance/Engineering Support productivity and efficiency while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Assist with training and guiding team members and temporary workers at the workstation as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Math skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Overtime willingness

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

The Packaging Technician (Machine Operator)

Who We Are 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 Packaging Technician (Machine Operator) plays a key role in our production team by safely operating and monitoring packaging equipment to deliver high-quality products every day. In this role, you’ll set up machines, make routine adjustments, perform quality checks, and work closely with production, maintenance, and quality partners to keep operations running smoothly. You’ll help maintain a clean, safe work environment while meeting production goals and food safety standards.

Schedule: This position works 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday from 3:30pm-12:00am Hourly Pay: $20-22/hr

What You Will Do:

• Operate grinding and/or packaging equipment to process coffee according to the daily production schedule
• Follow all workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards, including GMPs and standard operating procedures
• Perform quality checks, complete required production and quality records, and ensure product meets specifications
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate safety, quality, or production issues to leadership; report equipment issues to Maintenance/Engineering Support productivity and efficiency while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Assist with training and guiding team members and temporary workers at the workstation as needed

Who You Are:

• 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or machine operator.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays
• Ability to uphold and follow safety, food safety, and production quality standards
• Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness and reliability
• Works well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, and a willingness to assist others as needed.
• Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a respectful, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Exposures:

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking in addition to the following: Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to work on your feet for 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 the shift.
• Must be able to handle/move up to 750-pound bins on casters.
• These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The environmental exposures for this position are: Airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, high temperatures.

What We Offer:

• Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Future You – 401(k) plan with a match program to help you save.
• Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
• Everyday Perks – Free coffee and discounts.
• Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.

The target annual base salary range for this position is $20 - $22 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or licenses, other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors, and the geographic location of the role. In addition to base pay, individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.

Additional Information At Peet’s, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances. Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Don’t have time to check out the opportunities we are brewing up for you? Connect with us and tell us what you are interested in. 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 pure‑play coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand while staying rooted in the values that have defined us from the start. 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. Beyond Coffee, Peetniks are passionate supporters of our community and serving our local communities doesn’t stop at the counter. Peet's employees take pride in supporting the neighborhoods where they live and work, through holiday donation programs and supporting non-profits at home and globally. We believe that Coffee thrives where people do. We support the communities where our beans are grown, lending hands and knowledge to make life and coffee better. Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. This is your opportunity to craft a path that matters with us!