Production Technician I

*$3,000.00 Sign On Bonus Eligible*

Production Technician

The Production Technician I is responsible foroperating and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintain KDP’s high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be engaged in supporting improvements to the manufacturing process in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, productivity and growth.

Shift and Schedule: This will be a full time position working on our N1 Shift. This shift will work Monday - Thursday from 5:00pm - 5:30am. Flexability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as business needs. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.

• Understand and help drive improvement to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).

• Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.

• Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDP’s lean daily management process. 

• Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members.

• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.

• Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve. 

• Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software.

• Basic mathematical skills  to make production calculations

• Pay starting at $19.43 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $20.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary. Additional to starting rate there is an additional shift differential 
• Sign On Bonus: This role qualifies for a $3,000 sign on bonus.
  • Payout: $1,000 at 3 months, $1,000 at 6 months, and $1,000 at 9 months

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!! 

• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement 

What you must have:

• Strong mechanical aptitude of processing and packaging machine operations; with a preference of some manufacturing experience.
• Ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve. Self-motivated team player who models appropriate communication and behavior amongst one another.
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, demonstrate satisfactory attendance, and follow instructions from others.
• Strong computer and software skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, etc)
• Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations
• Experience with Systems, Applications & Products (our Enterprise Resource Planning system) preferred.
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment, within a variety of environmental conditions.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to lift, bend, stretch and stand during full shift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 1,500 pounds using supplied equipment.
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
• Ability to meet all requirements to wear respiratory protection.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.