tea partner, 2nd Shift M-F 2pm-10:30pm

Starbucks Corp.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

Starbucks Tea Partner position on the 2nd shift (M–F, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) involves operating and maintaining packaging equipment, ensuring safety and quality, and recording production data. You will work in a fast-paced plant environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and material handling.

The role requires physical stamina, basic math and computer skills, and the ability to follow GMPs, food safety guidelines and company policies.

Qualifications

• Production, operations or distribution background (1 year).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and unit conversions (metric to English).
• Able to lift 50 lb repeatedly.
• Able to lift 80 lb with team lifting.
• Basic computer skills to record production and print labels.
• Committed to safety, quality and sanitation standards.
• Must qualify to work in the oil room (hazardous materials).

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and prevent incidents.
• Support food safety, legality and quality programs.
• Maintain product quality per GMPs and QA procedures; record measures.
• Perform equipment changeovers and troubleshoot jams.
• Assist with quality checks, bagging and labeling.
• Record production data and material usage in Oracle/records.

Skills

Production experience

Math skills

Clear communication

Lift 50 lbs

Lift 80 lbs (team lift)

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Oracle Production Module

Job description

Now Brewing – Tea Partner! #tobeapartner

2nd Shift: M-F 2p-10:30p

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 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 tea partner, you will:

• Understand and follow established safety guidelines, programs and procedures; and actively work to prevent safety incidents.
• 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. Monitor and document 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.
• Replenish raw materials on automated and manual packaging equipment.
• Respond to stoppages on packaging equipment, conduct troubleshooting, jam clearing and cleaning.
• Perform changeovers on packaging equipment and assist machine operator with changeover on packaging equipment.
• Assist machine operator with quality checks on packaging, including lot coding, aesthetics and seal integrity.
• Maintain packaging equipment and work area in accordance with maintenance and sanitation policies and standards.
• Utilize wrapping machines, pallet jacks and other equipment to prepare pallets.
• Identify and measure correct raw materials for tea blending. Convert unit of measure from metric to English standard and accurately record raw material usage.
• Perform quality checks and record in database as well as in manual document forms. Check ingredients for foreign materials, separating and bagging them for quality assurance (QA) assessment.
• Enter all quality deviations into the Production Deviation Report database (PDR).
• Determine type and quantity of flavoring oils for cycle and demonstrate special handling and safety for hazardous oils that are flammable and cause skin irritation.
• Conduct light preventative maintenance of blenders and secondary systems.
• Record production, create lot numbers, and create bag and pallet labels using Oracle Production Module.
• Safely operate material handling equipment to include those that are electrically driven.
• Maintain oil room according to all combustible material guidelines and MSDS. Conduct and record inventory cycle counts

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Production, operations or distribution environment (1 year)
• High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
• Intermediate math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and unit of measure conversion from metric to English standard
• Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to chest level in a safe manner multiple times an hour
• Ability to lift 80 pounds from floor to chest level in a team lift multiple times an hour
• Basic computer skills to enable recording of production, completing labels and printing
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
• Must qualify to work in the oil room (contains flammable hazards)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Available to work variable shifts to support business needs
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Operation of manual and automated packaging equipment
• Experience gathering and performing quality tests, and recording results
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with BRC or SQF certifications.

Benefits and Perks

• 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% 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.
• *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.

Join us and inspire with every cup.

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.