Roaster Trainee

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. 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 Peets 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 Peets 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 Peets 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 Peets 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 Peets Coffee. Ability to lift to 45 pounds regularly. Must be willing to work overtime when required. Strong time management. Ability to multitask. 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 Peets 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 applicants 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. Peets 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. Dont have time to check out the opportunities we are brewing up for you? Connect with us and tell us what you are interested in. Our purpose is the pursuit of better. Better coffee, for people and the planet. Our goal is to become the chosen brand by coffee lovers, globally. Its a hefty one, we know. It means having an unapologetic focus on high-quality coffee. It means earning our premium. And it means finding our voice with coffee lovers. Every day, our teams strive to deliver on our company's purpose better than they did the day before. Our values Curiosity, Accountability, Mastery and Inclusion guide us on this journey. 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. Beyond Coffee, Peetniks are passionate supporters of our community and serving our local communities doesnt stop at the counter. Peet's employees take pride in supporting the neighborhoods where they live and work, through holiday donation programs and supporting non-profits at home and globally. We believe that Coffee thrives where people do. We support the communities where our beans are grown, lending hands and knowledge to make life and coffee better. Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. This is your opportunity to craft a path that matters with us!