Production Associate - Shipping & Receiving

Peet's Coffee•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate is an integral member of the Operations team, helping fulfill customer orders each day under a roast-to-order model. Employees are assigned to a production team and may assist other teams as order volume requires. Work covers labeling, blending, packaging, and order fulfillment. The Labeling Team downloads and prints labels, applies UPC and front labels by hand or with labeling applicators, operates printers and label applicators, manages back and label inventory, and cleans workstations. The Packing Team operates the Weigh & Fill line, fills 12-ounce or 5-pound bags with whole-bean or ground coffee to the correct weight, operates grinders, organizes finished bags for Shipping, and cleans workstations. The Toyo Team operates the box erector, taping station, and case labeler; troubleshoots machine issues; palletizes cased coffee; maintains packaging-line pace; checks that bags are folded and stickered to specifications; and assists with line cleaning and maintenance. The Shipping Team pulls products and fulfills UPS, USPS, and FedEx orders according to packing slips and shipping tags, packs merchandise and wholesale orders to prevent damage, checks products, grind numbers, and quantities, assists with loading and unloading shipments, and performs assigned cleaning duties. The Blending Team follows blend recipes and system-generated work orders, uses the correct coffee and quantities, blends and grinds coffee, manages work-order issuance and bagging completions in NetSuite, routes roast batches according to NetSuite guidance, and completes work-in-progress counts as directed by the Plant Manager. All production associates participate in food-safety and workplace-safety training, escalate potential food-safety or OSHA issues to Leads or Managers, and perform cleaning tasks as directed. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (approximately 24 hours per week), with full benefits eligibility. The position is located at 7300 S Central Ave in Bedford Park. Compensation is $20.48 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where needed.
Ability to understand the importance of attendance and punctuality and work within a structured environment.
Ability to listen to and absorb constructive criticism or corrections.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and effective relationships with coworkers.
Detail-oriented, logical, analytical, and methodical approach to problem solving.
Ability to work independently and alongside other employees.
Ability to manage resources and plan and prioritize workload to meet goals efficiently.
Regularly required to see, talk, and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, handle or feel items, reach, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Occasionally and safely lift or move up to 50 pounds, per OSHA lifting limits.

Responsibilities

Download and print labels as needed, apply UPC and front labels accurately, operate printers and label applicators, manage label and back inventory, and clean workstations.
Operate the Weigh & Fill packing line; fill 12-ounce or 5-pound bags with whole-bean or ground coffee to the proper weight; operate grinders; organize finished bags for Shipping; and clean workstations.
Operate the box erector, taping station, and case labeler; troubleshoot machine issues; palletize cased coffee; maintain packaging-line pace; ensure bags meet folding and sticker specifications; and assist with line cleaning and maintenance.
Pull products and fulfill UPS, USPS, and FedEx orders according to packing slips and shipping tags; pack orders to prevent damage; verify products, grind numbers, and quantities; assist with loading and unloading shipments; and complete assigned cleaning duties.
Follow blend recipes and system-generated work orders; blend and grind the correct coffee in the correct amounts; manage work-order issuance and bagging completions in NetSuite; route roast batches using NetSuite guidance; and perform work-in-progress counts as directed by the Plant Manager.
Participate in food-safety and workplace-safety training, escalate potential food-safety or OSHA issues to Leads or Managers, and complete cleaning tasks as directed.
After training, articulate the goals and expectations of each workstation and contribute to meeting production and shipping goals.