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 Qualifications: Required: At least 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or machine operator. Physical Requirements and Environmental Exposures: 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 1400 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 accommodation. 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 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. The target annual base salary range for this position is $20 – $23 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, 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

• 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

• 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

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