Peet's
PackagingTechnician(MachineOperator)
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“Packaging Technician (Machine Operator) at Peet's. Skills: Machine operation, Quality control, Production support. Process coffee as production schedule demands. Ensure workstation operates within safety standards”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure efficient, high-quality output; Meet production standards; Meet food safety standards; Meet regulatory standards; Minimize downtime; Meet safety expectations; Meet quality expectations; Meet productivity expectations
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot issues
Standing for 8 hour shifts, Lifting up to 30 lbs, Lifting 80 pounds 20% of shift, Constant leaning and bending, Handle/move 1400 pound bins, Airborne particles, Fumes, High places, Moving parts, Muscular strain, Noise, Odors, High temperatures, Work overtime
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year machine operator experience, 1 year production experience, Operate one or two Packaging Lines, Operate Roasting machines, Operate Grinding machine, Stand for 8 hour shifts, Lift up to 30 lbs regularly, Lift 80 pounds 20% of shift, Endure constant leaning and bending, Handle/move up to 1400 pound bins
What You'll Do.
Process coffee as production schedule demands
Ensure workstation operates within safety standards
Ensure product quality by completing QC tasks
Complete and submit quality assurance monitoring tasks
Complete and submit production records
Work cooperatively to meet production goals
Increase productivity and efficiency
Communicate production performance issues
Communicate equipment faults or failures
and monitor team member performance
and monitor temporary worker performance
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards
Participate in workstation development opportunities
Demonstrate understanding of Food Safety programs
Demonstrate understanding of Workplace Safety policies
Participate in training new team members
Operate packaging lines
Operate roasting machines
Operate grinding machines
Work overtime as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with production teams; Collaborate with maintenance teams; Collaborate with quality teams; Communicate with Roastery Team Lead; Communicate with Production Supervisor; Communicate with Production Manager; Communicate with Engineering Department
Full Job Description
**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 mai
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