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Philz Coffee · 1 day ago

Operator Maintainer II

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $24/hr

2+ years exp

Philz Coffee is dedicated to bettering people's days and is seeking an Operator Maintainer II to ensure packaging quality and efficiency. This role serves as a senior technical resource, focusing on equipment reliability, operational excellence, and training team members.

CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurants

Responsibilities

Act as a senior operational resource for packaging equipment for the production team, supporting Operators and collaborating closely with Leads

Independently operate and adjust packaging machinery to meet production, quality, and safety standards

Assist in diagnosing simple mechanical and system issues using experience and standard troubleshooting methods, and escalate complex issues to Leads, Management, or Maintenance personnel as appropriate

Resolve minor equipment issues within scope and clearly communicate findings and corrective actions to Leads, Management, or Maintenance

Perform preventive maintenance tasks within training and authorization

Lead and support equipment changeovers, startups, and shutdowns across all packaging machinery in the roasting plant

Verify correct materials, settings, and specifications are in place on all production lines

Ensure accurate lot code entry and production documentation

Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas in compliance with GMPs and 5S standards

Operate forklifts and manual or electric pallet jacks to move equipment and materials safely and efficiently

Conduct and validate process quality control checks, ensuring issues are identified and corrected promptly

Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for Operator Maintainer I team members

Assist in training of Operators I on equipment operation, safety practices, standard work, and basic troubleshooting

Reinforce adherence to POPs, safety requirements, and quality standards through hands-on guidance and example

Provide feedback to leadership regarding training needs, performance trends, and opportunities for operational improvement

Perform inventory and cycle counts with a high level of accuracy

Perform basic preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment

Assist maintenance personnel by providing accurate diagnostics, equipment history, and operational context to support efficient repairs

Initiate requests through the CMMS system

Partner with maintenance and leadership to reduce downtime and improve asset performance

Ensuring compliance with HACCP, Cal / OSHA, FSMA, SQF and all food and worker safety processes, procedures, regulations, and sustainability compliance programs

Champion safety by modeling proper behaviors and proactively identifying and escalating hazards

Follow Food Safety (FSMA/SQF) processes, procedures, and regulations; support adherence by coaching team members and escalating concerns as needed

Continuous improvement and 5S projects as directed

Qualification

Packaging machinery operationPreventive maintenanceTroubleshooting skillsHACCP complianceForklift operationBasic math skillsServSafe certificationEnglish communicationTeam leadership