Materials Specialist - Manufacturing

Now Brewing – Materials Specialist! #tobeapartner

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.

As a materials specialist, you will:

• Complete required documentation of raw material movement. Maintain scheduled production throughout levels to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards.  
• Coordinate movement of raw materials from the warehouse to production locations. Initiate material moves to Work in Process (WIP) locations based on data from transfer reports. Review and act upon messages from the computerized inventory system.  
• Manage dock door and track incoming purchase orders. Work with scheduling partners to identify shortages in production plan and communicate to appropriate departments and partners.  
• Work with the materials management team and Support Center to resolve material variances, set up new raw materials in work-in-process locations, perform inventory counts, reconcile and make visual checks of on-hand raw materials and execute test requests.  
• Understand and follow established safety guidelines, programs and procedures; and actively work to prevent safety incidents.  
• Support food safety, legality and quality programs.  
• Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.  
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.  
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.  

We’d love to hear from people with the following experience:

• Manufacturing or distribution environment (2 years)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)
• High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
• Ability to and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing  
• Ability to collect, record and report on material requirements using manual or automated systems  
• Ability to perform inventory counts and identify ways to minimize material outages  
• Ability to operate stand up reach trucks and counterbalance powered industrial trucks  
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards  
• Basic math skills  
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies and procedures  
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs  
• Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems and their applications  
• Forklift Operator certification (Preferred)
• 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). (Preferred)
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As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to 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, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 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.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.  

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.  For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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