Quality Technician

Quality Technician I
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company and/or customer quality standards.

Shift and Schedule:
This is a full time position with shifts below available:

• 2nd shift: Monday - Friday (weekends as needed), from 12:30pm - 9:00pm
• 3rd shift: Monday - Friday (Saturdays as needed), from 8:30pm - 5:00am

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. 

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing procedures on raw ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet established company specifications.
• Conduct QA audits throughout the production plant and have basic knowledge of production lines.
• Record results of audits and inspections on reports and computer programs.
• Calibrate and operate (following training):
  o Refractometer
  o PH meter
  o Auto Titrator
  o Density meter
  o Spectrophotometer
• Understand CIP / product run rule processes.
• Understand protocols for vendor holds and finished product holds.
• Cleaning labs and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of packaging materials including caps, labels, PET bottles, glass, etc.
• Gather, record, and store finished product retained samples.
• Submit samples for in-house microbiological testing.
• Eagerly approach all new functions with a team-oriented attitude.
• Assist with support on QA projects.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager, supervisor, and lead.

• Pay starting at $19.16per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $20.16 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

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

Requirements
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
• BS or AA degree in any science or technical field preferred.
• 1-3 years of related QA experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong math and computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements
• Capable of standing/walking for long periods of time throughout the facility.
• Capable of climbing stairs.
• Capable of lifting to 50 lbs.
• Capable of operating a computer and testing equipment.
• Gather, lift, and transport items to the labs.

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 ~28,000 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.