Roaster Trainee- 3rd Shift

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. 

Reporting to the Manager of Roasting Processes and receiving directions from the Senior Certified Roasting Trainer, the Roaster Trainee will complete a certification process in green coffee and roasting. The function is to become a certified roaster within the committed time. He or she will gain a full understanding of roast curves, roasting systems software and ancillary systems relating to roasting. The Roaster Trainee is a full-time, non-exempt position. 

Schedule: This position works 3rd shift from 4:00pm-12:00am

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