Job Details

****Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Costco Membership Reimbursement and 40% off Employee Discount

About San Francisco Bay Coffee:

Established in 1979, San Francisco Bay Coffee is a third-generation, family-owned company dedicated to producing exceptional coffee with a strong focus on sustainability and quality. Roasting over 30 million pounds annually, San Francisco Bay Coffee believes that everyone involved in the coffee journey, from farmers to coffee drinkers, should benefit from the process. With a global network of more than 32,000 farmers, San Francisco Bay Coffee sources specialty-grade Arabica beans from around the world to offer a wide variety of products, including its signature OneCup pods and multiple bag sizes across various roast levels. Its products are available at leading retail locations, including club stores, regional and national grocery chains, and online. Since its inception, the company has prioritized eco-friendly farming and responsible sourcing, investing directly in the communities it partners with to preserve tradition, uplift livelihoods, and maintain its reputation for quality and expertise in the coffee industry.

Job Summary:

The job of a Research & Development Technician II is to assist with functions required to bring new products or materials to Commercialization as well as participate in process improvement endeavors.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with Federal, State, Governmental and or any other appropriate regulatory laws or guidelines
• Assist with Food Safety issues, scientific and technical developments, and industry codes of practice
• Ensure standards are met in the areas of Food Safety and Product Quality and especially during the execution of research and product development work. Report Food Safety violations and defective quality
• Work toward continual improvement of work processes, testing methodology and process control
• Develop new testing methods as needed to support new products. Train applicable personnel
• Assist with production line trials
• Perform the analytical and sensory tests required for developing new products and materials
• Data input, analysis, and writing of reports
• Involvement with the five phases of product development
• Customer sample preparation in support of sales team

Comply with all company policies and procedures, demonstrating a strong commitment to Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in support of product integrity, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations
• Good interpretive and/or reactive skills
• Laboratory Experience

Location : Lincoln, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: $26.00 per hour

SF Bay Coffee offers its employees full benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 40% off Employee Discount and Costco Membership Renewal

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Fair Chance Act

San Francisco Bay Coffee will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if San Francisco Bay Coffee is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act | CRD (ca.gov) webpage.