Packaging Technician (Machine Operator)

Peet's Coffee • Brooklyn Center, MN

1d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: The Packaging Technician is responsible for safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging and production equipment to ensure efficient, high-quality output. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by setting up machines, performing routine adjustments, and conducting quality checks to meet production, food safety, and regulatory standards. The operator collaborates with production, maintenance, and quality teams to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a clean, organized work environment while consistently meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations. This role is a first shift role, with a schedule of Monday-Friday from 7:30 am - 4 pm. Note that this role requires at least one year of machine operator experience. Responsibilities: As a Production Technician for 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 Caribou 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 GMP's, 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

Requirements

• At least 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or machine operator
• 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 1400 pound bins on casters

Responsibilities

• Safely operating, monitoring, and maintaining packaging and production equipment to ensure efficient, high-quality output
• Setting up machines, performing routine adjustments, and conducting quality checks to meet production, food safety, and regulatory standards
• Collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams to minimize downtime, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a clean, organized work environment while consistently meeting safety, quality, and productivity expectations
• Processing coffee as the production schedule demands
• Ensuring that the assigned workstation operates within the workplace safety and food safety standards set by Caribou Coffee and oversight regulatory agencies
• Ensuring product quality by completing all Quality Control Point monitoring tasks according to established procedures for the assigned workstation
• Completing and submitting all quality assurance monitoring tasks for the assigned operating workstation
• Completing and submitting all production records required for the assigned operating workstation
• Working cooperatively to ensure workplace safety and product quality while meeting production goals for the assigned workstation
• Making every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising team safety or product quality
• Communicating issues pertinent to production performance, quality, or workplace safety directly to the Roastery Team Lead, Production Supervisor, or Production Manager
• Communicating issues concerning equipment faults or failures directly to the Engineering Department for immediate repair or future preventive maintenance
• Assigning, training, and monitoring daily Production Team Member performance and task completion for the assigned workstation
• Assigning, training, and monitoring daily Temporary Worker performance and task completion for the assigned workstation
• Maintaining established standards of cleanliness and sanitation for the assigned workstation and the facility
• Participating in all workstation development opportunities to increase technical abilities and strengthen craft-level skills
• Demonstrating a full understanding of all Food Safety and related programs, such as but not limited to GMP's, SSOPs, and Adverse Health Policy
• Demonstrating a full understanding of all Workplace Safety policies and Standard Work Procedures
• Participating in the training of new Team Members to facilitate their success as new Team Members
• Demonstrating full knowledge to operate one or two Packaging Lines, Roasting machines or Grinding machine
• Willingness to work overtime as needed including Saturdays

Benefits

• 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, 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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees