tea partner, 2nd Shift M-F 2pm-10:30pm

Starbucks•Kent, WA

About The Position

The Tea Partner works in a Starbucks plant supporting tea blending and packaging operations. The role maintains safety, food safety, legality, and product quality standards while supporting production objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values. The scheduled shift is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the posting also notes availability to work variable shifts to support business needs. The position supports automated and manual packaging equipment by replenishing raw materials, responding to stoppages, troubleshooting, clearing jams, cleaning, completing changeovers, assisting the machine operator, and performing packaging quality checks. It also supports tea blending by measuring and identifying raw materials, handling flavoring oils, performing quality checks, documenting production and deviations, conducting inventory counts, and carrying out light preventative maintenance. The role uses production, labeling, and material-handling equipment and follows applicable safety, sanitation, maintenance, and quality procedures.

Requirements

One year of experience in a production, operations, or distribution environment.
High school diploma/GED, US military service, or equivalent.
Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of units from metric to English standard.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds from floor to chest level multiple times per shift.
Basic computer skills for recording production, completing labels, and printing.
Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
Must qualify to work in the oil room, which contains flammable hazards.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work elevated areas.
Ability to operate manual and automated packaging equipment.
Ability to gather and perform quality tests and record results.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
Experience with BRC or SQF certifications.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety guidelines, programs, and procedures and actively work to prevent safety incidents.
Support food safety, legality, and quality programs; follow good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures.
Monitor, perform, and document quality measures using analytical tools, databases, and manual forms.
Replenish raw materials on automated and manual packaging equipment.
Respond to packaging equipment stoppages, troubleshoot, clear jams, and clean equipment.
Perform packaging equipment changeovers and assist the machine operator with changeovers.
Assist the machine operator with packaging quality checks, including lot coding, aesthetics, and seal integrity.
Maintain packaging equipment and the work area in accordance with maintenance and sanitation policies and standards.
Use wrapping machines, pallet jacks, and other equipment to prepare pallets.
Identify and measure correct raw materials for tea blending; convert measurements from metric to English standard and accurately record raw material usage.
Check ingredients for foreign materials and separate and bag them for quality assurance assessment.
Enter quality deviations into the Production Deviation Report database.
Determine the type and quantity of flavoring oils for each cycle and handle hazardous oils safely, following special handling requirements.
Conduct light preventative maintenance of blenders and secondary systems.
Record production, create lot numbers, and create bag and pallet labels using the Oracle Production Module.
Safely operate material-handling equipment, including electrically driven equipment.
Maintain the oil room according to combustible-material guidelines and MSDS; conduct and record inventory cycle counts.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire and sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.