Packaging Technician- 2nd Shift

Peet's Coffee • Brooklyn Center, MN

6d

About The Position

The Packaging Technician is part of Peet’s Coffee’s production team and safely operates and monitors packaging equipment to produce high-quality coffee products. The role involves setting up machines, making routine adjustments, performing quality checks, and working with production, maintenance, and quality partners to keep operations running smoothly. The technician helps maintain a clean, safe work environment while meeting production goals and food safety standards.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Overtime may be needed, including Saturdays. The target pay range is $20–$22 per hour; eligible employees may also earn bonuses. The position’s physical demands include standing, lifting, bending, and reaching during shifts; performing repetitive tasks; lifting up to 30 pounds regularly and 80 pounds for 20% of the shift; and handling or moving bins weighing up to 750 pounds on casters. Environmental exposures include airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, and high temperatures. Physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or machine operator.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays.
• Ability to uphold and follow safety, food safety, and production quality standards.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility, accountability, and willingness to assist others.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, respectful, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching, and to remain on one's feet for over 9 straight hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and lift up to 30 pounds regularly.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds for 20% of the shift.
• Ability to endure constant leaning and bending during the shift.
• Ability to handle or move bins weighing up to 750 pounds on casters.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinding and/or packaging equipment to process coffee according to the daily production schedule.
• Follow workplace safety, food safety, and quality standards, including GMPs and standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality checks, complete required production and quality records, and ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate safety, quality, or production issues to leadership; report equipment issues to Maintenance/Engineering.
• Support productivity and efficiency while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Assist with training and guiding team members and temporary workers at the workstation as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a match program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options.
• Free coffee and discounts.
• Career development.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Potential eligibility to earn bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed