tea blending partner, 1st shift M F

Company: Starbucks
Location: Kent
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

tea blending partner, 1st shift M-F US-WA-Kent-Kent Roasting Plant Starbucks Manufacturing Job Summary and Mission This job contributes to Starbucks success by blending tea in accordance with guidelines for partner and food safety, efficiency and quality. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. Summary of Key Responsibilities Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: - Using a Bill of Materiel (BOM), identify the correct raw materials for tea blending. Convert unit of measure on raw material from metric to English standard. Measure amount specified on the BOM into food safe containers. Add required quantity of raw materials as specified on BOM for a cycle and stack safely on pallet. Using conveyor, send to blender. Record raw material usage and lot number information per cycle. - Using BOM, determine type and quantity of flavoring oils for cycle. Understand and demonstrate special handling and safety for oils that are combustible and cause skin irritation. Measure oils per BOM into processing cylinders, transport to blender, connect and pressurize according to blender operating instructions. Record oil usage and lot number information, - Ensures blending meets operating safety, food safety, efficiency and quality standards. - Set up, operate, and conduct light preventative maintenance of blender 2, blender 3, hopper, T5 and T4 bagging machines, and stitching machine. - Understand Oracle Production Module for recording production of finished good skus. Create lot numbers, record production quantities, and create bag and pallet labels. - Pack and label finished tea blends into shipping containers and onto pallets. - Safely operate material handling equipment. - Maintain Oil Room according to all combustible material guidelines and MSDSs. - Responsible for inventory management of oils in Oil Room. Conduct and record inventory cycle counts. Manage oil usage using first in first out methods. Assure oils past incoming quality analysis before usage. - Maintain blending equipment and work area in accordance with maintenance and sanitation policies and standards. - Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Summary of Experience - Production - Food handling Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Intermediate math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and unit of measure conversion from metric to English standard. - Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to chest level in a safe manner - Basic computer skills to enable recording of production, completing labels and printing. - Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines Starbucks and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at or via email at

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