Coffee Roaster (Production Technician I)

1w1 week ago

Peet’s Coffee

Brooklyn Center, US · Full-time · $42,000 – $58,000

About this role

Join our team and help bring great coffee to life. As a Production Technician – Roasting, you’ll operate roasting equipment and support the process that transforms green coffee into the roasted coffee enjoyed by customers every day. This hands-on role suits those who enjoy working with coffee and take pride in quality.

Operate coffee roasting equipment to produce high-quality coffee according to the daily production schedule. Monitor roast profiles, batch quality, and control points to ensure consistency and adherence to Peet’s quality standards. Follow all food safety and workplace safety standards, including GMPs and sanitation procedures.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary roasting workstation and production environment. Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet production targets while upholding product quality and safety. Identify and communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety risks to supervisors or maintenance teams.

Support onboarding and training of team members on roasting processes and best practices. Continuously develop roasting and technical skills through training and cross-functional learning. Maintain flexibility to support production needs, including overtime or weekend work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least 1 year of production experience as a machine technician or in operations leadership
At least 1 year of formal training in the coffee industry (preferred)
Thrives in a fast-paced production environment
Takes pride in quality and consistency
Enjoys working with coffee

Responsibilities

Operate coffee roasting equipment to produce high-quality coffee according to the daily production schedule
Monitor roast profiles, batch quality, and control points to ensure consistency and adherence to Peet’s quality standards
Follow all food safety and workplace safety standards, including GMPs, sanitation procedures, and company policies
Complete required production documentation and quality checks for roasting operations
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary roasting workstation and production environment
Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet production targets while maintaining product quality and safety
Identify and communicate equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety risks to supervisors or maintenance teams
Support onboarding and training of team members and temporary staff on roasting processes and best practices