Quality Technician

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Quality Technician III - Columbus, OH

We are seeking a Quality Technician III to join our team and support the plant’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs. This role is responsible for performing validation and verification activities during the shift and ensuring adherence to the Food Safety Management System in collaboration with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams.

Shift & Schedule: This is a full time position on 3rd shift Monday - Friday 9:00pm - 5:30am. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. 

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote a safety-first culture in all activities
• Conduct line audits and review documentation with comprehensive knowledge of production lines
• Apply expert knowledge of quality procedures and plant-wide standards
• Work independently with a high degree of initiative and professionalism
• Train and mentor junior quality technicians in a collaborative environment
• Lead and resolve quality issues with sound decision-making, balancing product integrity and financial impact
• Communicate effectively with vendors regarding quality concerns
• Assess substandard batches and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Lead VMS audits and support QA aspects of plant trials

• Pay starting at $27.01 per hour + $0.75 Shift Diff

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

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and HACCP/HARPC
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Basic ability to manage emails using Microsoft Outlook, including organizing emails, scheduling calendar appointments, and using search functions to find information.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, basic formatting, using simple formulas and functions, and performing sort and filter operations

• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

• Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, and overhead reaching
• Ability to stand for long periods on the manufacturing floor
• Willingness to work in multiple departments and extended/flexible hours as needed

Certifications & Training

• Better Process Control School certified
• Completed Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, White, and Lean Belt)
• AIB Food Sanitation certified
• HACCP/HARPC Training course or workshop completed

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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