Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.
As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.
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.
The Roaster Trainee is a full-time, non-exempt position based at Peet's Roasting Plant. Reporting to the Manager of Roasting Processes and training under the guidance of a Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, this role supports daily roasting operations while completing a structured certification program.
The trainee will develop the knowledge and skills needed to operate commercial coffee roasting equipment safely and efficiently, learning the roasting process from green coffee through finished product. Through hands-on training, they will gain experience with roasting equipment, roast profiles, production systems, quality standards, and food safety practices while contributing to daily manufacturing operations.
Schedule: This position works 3rd shift, 4:00pm-12:00am
Location: Alameda Roasting Plant
What You Will Do:
R oaster trainee will learn basic operations of the GHS (Green Handling System) system and Microsoft Dynamics D365 Warehouse Management System .
Must complete a forklift certification.
Learn basic ICO marks, internal reference codes, bag weights and Peet’s blends.
Become proficient a s a sensory panelist , participate in daily production cupping and se nsory test s.
Mentored by a Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, learn the functionality of Peet’s roasting equipment, understand general maintenance and acquire the skills to roast independently.
Will be taught the theory of roasting and expected to apply it to daily roasts.
Learn Peet’s quality and food safety control system .
Manage inventory with mobile device.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager of roasting.
Outline of Trainee Program:
After initial training, the Roaster Trainee will be required to roast batche s consistently meet ing documented quality standard s over a period of 12 months
Continual roasting of high demand full batch size coffees will be part of the certification process to achieve the status of a full Level 1 Roaster.
R oaster trainee will be expected to successfully pass a written and oral examination given o nsite to achieve Level 1 Roaster status within 12 months .
Who You Are:
Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment, manage and follow through multi-step project steps/procedures consistently.
Perform work in a timely and professional manner.
Ability to multitask.
Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Reliable and punctual.
Acute sensory skills.
Must be able to maintain an elevated level of professionalism both on and off the job as a direct representative of Peet’s Coffee.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 1 year of experience working in an industrial production facility
Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals
Basic math, reading, and writing skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Previous experience in a warehouse or food manufacturing environment desired
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