roaster technician, 3rd shift

About the role

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor machine performance to minimize downtime and provide guidance to manufacturing partners.
• Maintain scheduled production throughput to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards.
• Complete required documentation.
• Operate the green, ground or roasted coffee production process, controls, and equipment.
• Assess current and future schedule requirements against actual packing and roasting status to optimize packaging machine uptime.
• Modify the roasting schedule as needed to support current and future packaging requirements.
• Blend coffee and remove coffee from equipment.
• Load green coffee.
• Maintain coffee quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, product specifications and quality procedures.
• Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
• Responsible for the management and/or implementation of food safety, legality and quality programs.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Participate in roaster preventive maintenance and cleaning.
• Follow all safety and security guidelines.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Ability to understand written and verbal policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Windows and Web-based environments.
• Mechanical/Technical Aptitude to troubleshoot minor equipment failures and make minor adjustments.
• Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards.
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Operation of manual and automated processing equipment using computer-based control systems (2 years).
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year).
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year).
• Using manual or automated systems to gather, record and report on operational and quality metrics (1 year).
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
• Experience with BRC or SQF certification schemes (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family expansion reimbursement.
• Paid vacation accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked (with state‑specific caps noted).
• Eight paid holidays.
• Two personal days per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Incentivized emergency savings and financial well‑being tools.
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first‑time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
• Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
• Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits (e.g., Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act).

Schedule

Schedule: Monday‑Thursday, 9 pm‑7:30 am (subject to change).