Production Technician- 3rd Shift

Peet's Coffee; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Free coffee

Career development

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is hiring a Production Technician for the 3rd shift in Minnesota. You will operate roasting, grinding, or packaging equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment while following food safety standards.

The role involves supervising and training team members, ensuring safety, and meeting production goals. Requires high school diploma or GED and production experience; coffee industry experience is preferred. Hourly wage $20–$22; benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year hands-on production experience in a machine technician, machine operator, or production operations leadership role.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow production documentation, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Basic proficiency in math, reading, and written communication.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate standard workplace systems.
• 1 year of coffee industry or food manufacturing experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Process coffee as the production schedule demands for roasting, grinding, or packaging.
• Ensure workstation safety and food safety standards are met.
• Complete Quality Control Point monitoring and QA tasks for the station.
• Submit production records for the assigned operating workstation.
• Collaborate to meet production goals while ensuring safety and quality.
• Increase productivity and efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Report production, quality, or safety issues to the Roastery Team Lead or Supervisor.
• Advise Engineering on equipment faults for prompt repair or preventive maintenance.
• Train and monitor daily Production Team Members and Temporary Workers.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation for the workstation and facility.
• Participate in workstation development to grow technical abilities.

Skills

Production

Quality control

Safety standards

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Roasting equipment

Grinding equipment

Packaging lines

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 WinTogether challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

We’velearned 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 3rd shift, Monday–Friday from 11:30pm-7:00am.

Hourly Wage : $20-22/hour

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 asbut 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

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 hands‑on production experience in a machine technician, machine operator, or production operations leadership role.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow production documentation, work instructions, and safety procedures
• Basic proficiency in math, reading, and written communication
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate standard workplace systems

Preferred:

• 1 year of coffee industry or 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 shiftMust be able to handle/move up to 750 pound bins on casters

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet’s, we hire the best talent and are committed to supporting and rewarding our employees for their outstanding work. That’s one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, andsick days.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Future You – 401(k) planwithamatchprogramto help you save.
• Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, andoptions forHSAs and FSAs.
• Everyday Perks – Free coffee and discounts.
• G** rowth & 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, and 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].