Distribution Process Engineering Intern

Our goal is toshowcasewhy Peets is the unique and special place it is - and give students like you an opportunity to learn about our culture operations decision making processes and day-to-day business.

The program will be primarily project-based work and day-to-day shadowing/mentorship. The Interns will fill their weeks shadowing core members of the team to learn how their department functions and supports Peets business while focusing efforts on completing their project. The day-to-day activities will vary depending on which department you will support.

Weanticipateoffering a variety of engagement activities including but not limited to: Roasting Plant Tour Coffee Tasting Tea 101 Career Coaching and more. These engagement activities are set to occur every other week. The connections you make here will be connections for life and help you transition to the working world after look forward to hosting you at Peets!

Based at our Distribution Center in Tracy CA - we require all employees to work onsite 3 days per is a part-time paid internship at $25.00/hrand will require a 30hours/week commitment from June 8-August 7 2026.

Who We Are:

From its birthplace in Berkeley Peets started a revolution single-handedly inspiring the craft coffee movement in the U.S. Now we are on an inspiring award-winning journey from a beloved regional brand to becoming a national icon.

At Peets our love for the bean is strong. We are coffee for coffee people. We are the champions of coffee quality craft and culture--- and a leader in sustainability. We are on a mission not only to make better coffee but to make coffee better improving the lives and livelihoods ofcoffee growingcommunities.

What You Will Do:

The Distribution Process Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to make an impact on the work on the warehouse floor. You will be given multiple projects asked to solve problems eliminate losses collaborate make decisions and execute to produce results. You will build your own capabilities through hands-on experience and be provided mentorship and training.

In this internship you will be responsible for:

• Identifying prioritizing analyzing and eliminating losses and inefficiencies.

• Collaborating with technical experts other functions and other external partners to create the best solutions.

• Creating learning programs and coaching and training associates

• Creating and improving standards tools and processes to enable us to achieve the performance targets for the production lineor value stream.

• Leading the implementation of Capital Projects to eliminate a loss

You will have exposure to:

• Analyzing the top safety risks in the warehouse and evaluate potential solutions to remedy these issues

• Implementing standard work in the warehouse to define the proper procedure and associated times for Case Pick Layer Pick Full Pallet Pick Loading Staging & Putaway

• Lead the Technology Transfer & Training for a new capital project installation

• Implement a Continuous Improvement Daily Management System

• Analyzing the insourcing potential for various warehouses / co-packers

Who You Are (Qualifications and Skills):

• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (e.g. Business Administration Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Management Electrical Engineering or Data Science).

• Enrolled as a Junior or Senior or a recent graduate.

• Previous internship or hands-on experience in Manufacturing or Distribution is a plus.

• Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma principles (e.g. standard work problem-solving methodologies) is a plus.

• Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g. HACCP) or related certifications is a plus.

• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.

• Strong organizational project management and problem-solving skills.

• Exposure to programming or technical tools such as SQL AI or Machine Learning is a plus.

• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office Suite Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Forms or AutoCAD is a plus.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI is a plus.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.

This description outlines the roles essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

What We Offer:
Recharge Time Holidays and sick days.
Health & Wellness Medical dental and vision coverage.
Everyday Perks Free coffee fresh baked goods and discounts.

Additional Information
At Peets we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race color creed religion gender age marital status national origin sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability genetic information uniform service veteran status or any other category protected under federal state or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local ordinances.

Peets is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation please contact