Quality Assurance Technician

Peet's Coffee•Brooklyn Center, MN

5d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Essential Responsibilities: Perform testing and analysis throughout the shift on all production lines to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards, under the supervision of the Quality & Food Safety Manager. Assist the Quality & Food Safety team in conducting monthly plant inspections, including GMP walkthroughs and specific Glass & Brittle Plastic audits to mitigate contamination risks. Utilize the company’s Redzone system to ensure that quality tasks are being completed on time and accurately. Assists with the non-conforming product program with a focus on internal defects, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting results to the Quality & Food Safety Manager. Ensure department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion. Champion a culture of quality and safety by strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation protocols. Other organizational functions as directed by the Quality & Food Safety Manager. Qualifications: Two years of quality assurance in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing. Some familiarity with third-party audit functions, including AIB or similar audit groups. Proficiency with iPad-based data entry or Manufacturing execution systems (Redzone experience is a plus). Training in root cause analysis (5 Whys). Strong attention to detail and the ability to uphold standards. Physical Requirements and Environmental Exposures: The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, in addition to the following: Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching Must be able to work on your feet for 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 endure constant leaning and bending during shift These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. 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 $23 – $25. 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

Two years of quality assurance in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to uphold standards.
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, in addition to the following: Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching Must be able to work on your feet for 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 endure constant leaning and bending during shift These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with third-party audit functions, including AIB or similar audit groups.
Proficiency with iPad-based data entry or Manufacturing execution systems (Redzone experience is a plus).
Training in root cause analysis (5 Whys).

Responsibilities

Perform testing and analysis throughout the shift on all production lines to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards, under the supervision of the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
Assist the Quality & Food Safety team in conducting monthly plant inspections, including GMP walkthroughs and specific Glass & Brittle Plastic audits to mitigate contamination risks.
Utilize the company’s Redzone system to ensure that quality tasks are being completed on time and accurately.
Assists with the non-conforming product program with a focus on internal defects, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting results to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
Ensure department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion.
Champion a culture of quality and safety by strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation protocols.
Other organizational functions as directed by the Quality & Food Safety Manager.