Quality Technician

Location: 3220 E. 26th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

Shift / Schedule:This position works 3rd shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 PM – 4:30 AM. Flexibility is required to work Saturdays, overtime, and holidays based on business needs.

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety, food defense, and GMP requirements through daily audits, testing, and documentation. This role supports production and quality systems by monitoring product quality, inventory status, and operational processes while communicating findings and issues to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily GMP, food defense, and food safety audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

• Conduct pH testing, titrations, and routine water testing to verify product quality and compliance.

• Manage product status in SAP, including:

  • Moving and releasing inventory

  • Placing products on hold

  • Logging and communicating hold information to management

• Collect and verify production line retain samples.

• Perform positive release testing through 100% inspection or pH verification prior to product release.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of audits, testing, and product holds.

• Create and track vendor holds when raw materials, ingredients, or packaging do not meet specifications.

• Ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and customer standards.

• Work independently while collaborating with production and cross-functional teams.

• Starting pay: $25.95 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $27.24 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP for inventory management

• Experience performing pH testing and titrations

• Previous quality assurance, food safety, or manufacturing experience

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods in a production environment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.

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?

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.

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