Production Technician- 1st Shift

10 Peet's Coffee Inc.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is seeking a Production Technician to operate roasting and packaging equipment, conduct quality checks, and uphold food safety standards in a 1st shift factory environment in Minnesota. This role reports to the Roastery Team Lead and involves ensuring product quality and production efficiency.

Responsibilities include processing coffee per production schedules, maintaining equipment, documenting quality and production records, and training team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership.
• Ability to read and understand production documents and safety manuals.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Process coffee as the production schedule demands for roasting, grinding, or packaging.
• Maintain safety and food safety standards at the workstation.
• Complete quality control checks and monitor QA procedures.
• Submit production records for the assigned workstation.
• Train and supervise daily Production Team Members and temporary workers.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the workstation and facility.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

As a Production Technician, you'll help produce and package the industry's finest coffee by operating roasting and packaging equipment, performing quality checks, maintaining equipment, and following established production and food safety standards. This role is essential to delivering consistently exceptional coffee while supporting a safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing environment.

Schedule

This position works 1st Shift, Monday–Fridayfrom7:30am-4pm.

What You Will Do

• As a Production Technician for roasting, grinding, or packaging, you will process coffee as the production schedule demands.
• Ensures that the assigned workstation operates within the workplace safety and food safety standards set by Peet’s Coffee and oversight regulatory agencies.
• Ensures product quality by completing all Quality Control Point monitoring tasks according to established procedures for the assigned workstation.
• Completes and submits all quality assurance monitoring tasks for the assigned operating workstation.
• Completes and submits all production records required for the assigned operating workstation.
• Works cooperatively to ensure workplace safety and product quality while meeting production goals for the assigned workstation.
• Makes every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising team safety or product quality.
• Communicates issues pertinent to production performance, quality, or workplace safety directly to the Roastery Team Lead, Production Supervisor, or Production Manager.
• Communicates issues concerning equipment faults or failures directly to the Engineering Department for immediate repair or future preventive maintenance.
• Assigns, trains, and monitors daily Production Team Member performance and task completion for the assigned workstation.
• Assigns, trains, and monitors daily Temporary Worker performance and task completion for the assigned workstation.
• Maintains established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for the assigned workstation and the facility.
• Participates in all workstation development opportunities to increase technical abilities and strengthen craft-level skills.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all Food Safety and related programs, such as but not limited to GMPs, SSOPs, and Adverse Health Policy.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of all Workplace Safety policies and Standard Work Procedures.
• Participates in the training of new Team Members to facilitate their success as new Team Members.
• Demonstrates full knowledge to operate one or two Packaging Lines, Roasting machines, or Grinding machine.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Who You Are

• Brings the Core Values to life in all that you do: Accountability, Mastery, Inclusivity, and Curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment; manage and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Perform work in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to adjust and adapt to change while staying focused on project deliverables.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Reliable and punctual.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership.
• Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Basic computer skills

Preferred

• At least 1 year of coffee industry experience is strongly desired
• At least 1 year of food manufacturing experience is strongly desired

Physical Requirements

• The physical requirements for this position include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking in addition to the following: Able condition to work 8 hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to work on your feet 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 shift
• Must be able to handle/move up to 750 pound bins on casters

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 9 holidays
• Free coffee and an employee discount
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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!