Green Coffee Warehouse Team Member

Peet's Coffee • Brooklyn Center, MN

5d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: As a Green Coffee Warehouse Operator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of coffee from arrival to production. You’ll handle incoming shipments, operate equipment to move and store materials, and support the blending and preparation of green coffee for roasting. This is a hands-on role where safety, quality, and attention to detail are critical. Note that this is a mid-shift position and the working hours are 11 am - 7 pm. What You Will Do: Load and blend green coffee to meet daily production needs Receive, inspect, and properly store inbound coffee shipments Operate equipment (forklifts, Strong Arm, tumble drum) to move, unload, and package materials Package blended coffee into supersacks for production and shipment Monitor and document quality, food safety, and operational procedures Identify and escalate issues related to quality, safety, production, or equipment Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (GMPs, SSOPs) Support efficient material flow and warehouse organization Follow all safety, food safety, and standard operating procedures Participate in trainings and support other production areas as needed Qualifications: High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/production setting and/or a fast-paced environment Previous forklift driving experience Basic manufacturing equipment familiarity and setup knowledge Physical Requirements & Environmental Exposures: The physical demands for this position are: 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 push/pull up to 160 pounds throughout the shift while loading green coffee Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift Must be able to handle/move up to 750 pound bins on casters The environmental exposures for this position are: Airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, high temperatures These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations. This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs. What We Offer: We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees, including: Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days. Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save. Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs. Everyday Perks – Free coffee, fresh baked goods, 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 $19– $21. 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 [email protected]. 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 is the pursuit of better. Better coffee, for people and the planet. Our goal is to become the chosen brand by coffee lovers, globally. It’s a hefty one, we know. It means having an unapologetic focus on high-quality coffee. It means earning our premium. And it means finding our voice with coffee lovers. Every day, our teams strive to deliver on our company's purpose better than they did the day before. Our values – Curiosity, Accountability, Mastery and Inclusion– guide us on this journey. 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!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/production setting and/or a fast-paced environment
• Previous forklift driving experience
• Basic manufacturing equipment familiarity and setup knowledge
• 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 push/pull up to 160 pounds throughout the shift while loading green coffee
• Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift
• Must be able to handle/move up to 750 pound bins on casters

Responsibilities

• Load and blend green coffee to meet daily production needs
• Receive, inspect, and properly store inbound coffee shipments
• Operate equipment (forklifts, Strong Arm, tumble drum) to move, unload, and package materials
• Package blended coffee into supersacks for production and shipment
• Monitor and document quality, food safety, and operational procedures
• Identify and escalate issues related to quality, safety, production, or equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (GMPs, SSOPs)
• Support efficient material flow and warehouse organization
• Follow all safety, food safety, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in trainings and support other production areas as needed

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED