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Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.
As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.
We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The QA Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance throughout the production process. This hands-on position is responsible for conducting product sampling, testing, and production line monitoring to verify that all products meet established quality standards and specifications.
The QA Technician serves as a key resource on the production floor by supporting quality initiatives, tracking performance through the Redzone system, assisting with internal audits, and managing non-conforming product processes. This role partners closely with production teams to identify opportunities for improvement while ensuring compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
If you are detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product excellence and operational success.
Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday 3rd Shift, 11:30pm-7:00am
Pay: $23-25/hour
What You Will Do:
- Perform testing and analysis throughout the shift on all production lines to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards, under the supervision of the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Assist the Quality & Food Safety team in conducting monthly plant inspections, including GMP walkthroughs and specific Glass & Brittle Plastic audits to mitigate contamination risks.
- Utilize the company’s Redzone system to ensure that quality tasks are being completed on time and accurately.
- Assists with the non-conforming product program with a focus on internal defects, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting results to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Ensure department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion.
- Champion a culture of quality and safety by strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation protocols.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Two years of quality assurance in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing.
- 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food manufacturing.
- Familiarity with third-party audit processes, such as AIB or similar food safety and quality audit programs.
- Experience with digital data entry systems, tablets/iPads, or manufacturing execution systems (MES); Redzone experience is a plus.
- Knowledge or training in root cause analysis tools, including the 5 Whys methodology.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently follow and uphold quality, food safety, and production standards.
- Highly accountable, reliable, and curious with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production and quality teams.
- Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to quality and safety standards.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Certifications (HAACP and PCQI)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, in addition to the following:
- Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching.
- Must be able to work on your feet for over 9 straight hours.
- Able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive and lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift.
The environmental exposures for this position are:
- Airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, high temperatures.
These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.
WHAT WE OFFER
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees, including:
- Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.
- Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
- Everyday Perks – Free coffee and discounts.
- Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.
The target annual base salary range for this position is $23-25 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or licenses, other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors, and the geographic location of the role.
In addition to base pay, individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Peet’s, 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.
Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact employeerelations@peets.com.
INTRODUCTION
Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.
As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.
We've learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The QA Technician plays a critical role in ensuring product quality, food safety, and compliance throughout the production process. This hands-on position is responsible for conducting product sampling, testing, and production line monitoring to verify that all products meet established quality standards and specifications.
The QA Technician serves as a key resource on the production floor by supporting quality initiatives, tracking performance through the Redzone system, assisting with internal audits, and managing non-conforming product processes. This role partners closely with production teams to identify opportunities for improvement while ensuring compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, and company standards.
If you are detail-oriented, quality-focused, and passionate about maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on product excellence and operational success.
Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday 3rd Shift, 11:30pm-7:00am
Pay: $23-25/hour
What You Will Do:
- Perform testing and analysis throughout the shift on all production lines to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards, under the supervision of the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Assist the Quality & Food Safety team in conducting monthly plant inspections, including GMP walkthroughs and specific Glass & Brittle Plastic audits to mitigate contamination risks.
- Utilize the company’s Redzone system to ensure that quality tasks are being completed on time and accurately.
- Assists with the non-conforming product program with a focus on internal defects, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting results to the Quality & Food Safety Manager.
- Ensure department tasks are done accurately and in a safe, timely fashion.
- Champion a culture of quality and safety by strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and sanitation protocols.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Two years of quality assurance in manufacturing, preferably in food manufacturing.
- 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food manufacturing.
- Familiarity with third-party audit processes, such as AIB or similar food safety and quality audit programs.
- Experience with digital data entry systems, tablets/iPads, or manufacturing execution systems (MES); Redzone experience is a plus.
- Knowledge or training in root cause analysis tools, including the 5 Whys methodology.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently follow and uphold quality, food safety, and production standards.
- Highly accountable, reliable, and curious with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across production and quality teams.
- Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and take ownership of responsibilities while maintaining strong attention to quality and safety standards.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred:
- Certifications (HAACP and PCQI)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, in addition to the following:
- Able to work 8-hour shifts while standing, lifting, bending, and reaching.
- Must be able to work on your feet for over 9 straight hours.
- Able to perform physical tasks that are repetitive and lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift.
The environmental exposures for this position are:
- Airborne particles, fumes, high places, moving parts, muscular strain, noise, odors, high temperatures.
These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.
This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.
WHAT WE OFFER
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive package for full-time employees, including:
- Recharge Time – Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days.
- Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Future You – 401(k) plan with generous match program to help you save.
- Peace of Mind – Life insurance, disability, and options for HSAs and FSAs.
- Everyday Perks – Free coffee and discounts.
- Growth & Support – Career development and an Employee Assistance Program when you need it.
The target annual base salary range for this position is $23-25 per hour. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education, certifications or licenses, other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors, and the geographic location of the role.
In addition to base pay, individuals in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
At Peet’s, 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.
Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact employeerelations@peets.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Software QA Engineer
Map your degree to QA specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to quality assurance work. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly, but an unrelated degree needs supporting coursework or a credential evaluation to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search QA Engineer roles filtered by employers with active Labor Condition Application filings. Employers who've filed LCAs for this occupation code have already cleared DOL certification, cutting weeks off your sponsorship timeline.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for your metro area before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the applicable level, and underpaying triggers DOL back-wage liability for the employer.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT, working for a non-E-Verify employer blocks STEM OPT extension eligibility, and many QA-heavy tech employers forget to check enrollment status before extending offers. Confirm E-Verify status during the interview stage, not after signing.
Build a QA-specific skills portfolio before filing
USCIS scrutinizes QA roles more than pure development roles for specialty occupation eligibility. Document your use of tools like Selenium, JIRA, or CI/CD pipelines in offer letters and job descriptions to strengthen the employer's I-129 petition narrative.
Time your offer letter around the lottery window
H-1B registration opens in March, and USCIS only accepts I-129 petitions for selected registrants. Get your offer letter finalized by late February so your employer can register you during the 30-day window and file promptly if selected.
H-1B Visa Software QA Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software QA Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Roles described only as requiring general technical aptitude or where any degree qualifies are more likely to face an RFE from USCIS. Your employer's job description should tie specific QA responsibilities to degree-level knowledge in a technical discipline.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Software QA Engineers?
Software companies, cloud infrastructure firms, financial technology employers, and healthcare technology companies are consistent H-1B sponsors for QA roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history for QA Engineer occupation codes, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the DOL certification process for this job title.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new QA role without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under portability rules, if you've had an approved I-140 pending for 180 days or more, you can transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without restarting the green card process. QA engineering roles generally fall within the same SOC code family, but your new employer's immigration attorney should confirm the occupational classification before filing the H-1B transfer.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect QA Engineer job offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. QA Engineer wages are set by geographic area and skill tier, so an offer that meets prevailing wage in one city may fall short in a higher-cost market. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current wage level for your role before evaluating any offer, and flag discrepancies to the employer before they file the LCA.
What happens to my H-1B status if my QA Engineer role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. During that window, you can't work, but you can interview and have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition. If the transfer is filed before the grace period expires and the petition is non-frivolous, you're authorized to work for the new employer while USCIS adjudicates it.