Roaster Trainee- 1st Shift in Alameda, California at Peet's Coffee & Tea

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 in Peet's Roasting Plant. Reporting to the Manager of Roasting Processes and working under the guidance of a Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, this role is responsible for learning the roasting process from green coffee through finished product. The trainee will complete a structured certification program to become a certified roaster, gaining hands-on experience with roast profiles, roasting equipment, software systems, and quality standards while supporting daily production in the roasting plant.

Schedule: This position works 1st shift from 12:00am-8:30am

What You Will Do:

• Roaster 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 as a sensory panelist, participate in daily production cupping and sensory tests.

• 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 batches consistently meeting documented quality standards 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.

• Roaster trainee will be expected to successfully pass a written and oral examination given onsite to achieve Level 1 Roaster status within 12 months.

Who You Are:

• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently for extended periods of time.

• Ambitious, punctual, and open to learning and receiving regular constructive criticism.

• Must be able to master a skill and execute it consistently daily.

• Computer savvy with experience using multiple forms of Microsoft.

• Acute sensory skills.

• Capacity to learn and apply Peet’s standard operating procedures.

• Capable of working safely harmoniously with a wide variety of people.

• Must be able to maintain an elevated level of professionalism both on and off the job as a direct representative of Peet’s Coffee.

• Ability to lift to 45 pounds regularly.

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.

• Strong time management.

• Ability to multitask.

• Previous experience in a warehouse or food manufacturing environment desired

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching

• Full medical, dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation

• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

At Peet’s we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. The target hourly range for this position is $20-24/hr. The actual salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.