Fall 2026 Co-op – Manufacturing Automation

Fall 2026 Co-op – Manufacturing Automation

As a Fall 2026 Co-op – Manufacturing Automation at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Spartanburg, SC, you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be working in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing environment that produces some of KDP’s most popular beverages. Each co-op will lead high-impact projects and will be provided with opportunities to grow professionally. Come learn what it takes to succeed at an industry-leading company and help contribute to our ongoing success.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2026 Fall Co-op Program will run from July 13 – December 11, 2026
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-person in the Spartanburg, SC plant

As a Manufacturing Automation Co-op you will:

• Acquire expertise in executing operational plans and projects, including Daily Management Systems (DMS) for routine logistics operations, new equipment startups, and innovative product qualifications.
• Assist in the successful implementation of logistics automation, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), palletizing robots, and inbound conveyors.
• Support daily logistics operations to ensure safety, timely delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate logistics performance and results to all levels, including senior management.
• Undertake and complete basic logistics project development tasks, such as writing and verifying specifications, maintaining logistics process documentation, testing logistics processes, equipment, raw materials, and products, and validating logistics equipment and processes.
• Contribute to problem-solving, cost reduction, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics domain.
• Analyze logistics downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology.
• Collect and calculate savings data from logistics improvement projects.
• Recommend methods for improving logistics efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities.
• Balance work priorities to meet the day-to-day requirements of the logistics business teams.

Elements of the KDP 2026 Co-op Program include:

• Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment
• Receive mentor support for your professional development
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business

• $31.00/ hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering, Supply Chain, or another Manufacturing-related field
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Power BI and Tableau is a plus

Please note: This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States.

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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.