Starbucks - Minden, NV
posted 4 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Minden, NV
Food Services and Drinking Places
About the position
As a distribution machine operator at Starbucks, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our distribution center. This position involves operating system controls and making minor machine adjustments for various areas of automation, including gantry, ASRS, tote and carton shuttle, carton erectors, and stretch wrappers. You will also be responsible for performing Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) on equipment and clearing jams throughout the system. This role is essential in maintaining the flow of Starbucks products from suppliers to customers across the globe, all while working in an environment that values safety, teamwork, diversity & inclusion, and shared success.
Responsibilities
- Operate system controls and make minor machine adjustments for various areas of automation as needed.
- Perform Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) on equipment.
- Responsible for clearing jams throughout the system.
Requirements
- Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (2 years)
- Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
- Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)
- Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments (1 year)
- High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
- Ability to work with a diverse team environment
- Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures
- Ability to repair minor mechanical issues on machines and systems
- Experience conducting quality tests and analyzing data
- Ability to train others and measure effectiveness
- Basic math skills
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Mechanical knowledge of automated machines and tools
- Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines
- Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs
- Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or or SQF).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Family expansion reimbursement
- Paid vacation from date of hire
- Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
- 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
- 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
- Access to other educational opportunities
- Backup care and DACA reimbursement
