Quality Technician Lead

Quality Technician Lead

The Quality Technician Lead is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards. The QC Lead Technician is also responsible for providing training and guidance to a team of Lab Technicians.

Shift & Schedule

This is a full time position on nights, from 6:00pm - 6:00am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Organoleptic and analytical analyses of products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards.
• Responsible for maintaining sound calibration and validation programs for lab instrumentation such as HPLC, DMA, PFD, CarboQC, OxyQC, Refractometer, Autotitrators, Microscopes, Balances, pH Meter, Microbiological Luminescence System, UV-Vis, etc.
• Must be adept at determining that each instrument or device performs within the specified operational parameters.
• Responsible for providing accurate results and exhibit sound judgment before releasing data used to adjust syrup tanks and release finished product to market. Must be able to qualify and quantify instrument and analytical output for validity.
• Performs microbiological testing of water, sugar, finished products, etc. by membrane filtration technique. Performs surface swabbing on equipment.
• Assures quality and integrity of raw bulk ingredients such as sugar, CO₂, Liquid N₂, etc.
• Understands chemical principles and theories related to analytical methods and instrumentation, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, Chemical Safety as well as lab housekeeping procedures
• Responsible for the maintenance of QA document and record control procedures, formula and specification control, consumer complaints, nonconforming materials and products, etc.
• Perform statistical analysis of laboratory data and use data to recommend improvement in processes
• Responsible for weekly inventory and stocking of laboratory supplies as well as researching alternative sources to reduce cost without jeopardizing quality
• Responsible for finished product retain system management
• Train new personnel and existing laboratory staff to new procedures and techniques
• Conduct instrument and method development, perform validation programs on new processes and procedures
• Assist Quality Supervisors and Quality Managers with special projects as directed

• Pay starting at $29.50 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. The employee will move to a higher rate of $31.03 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

• Science background- Chemistry, Biology or Food Science-related degree preferred
• Laboratory experience required and preferably within a dairy, food or beverage manufacturing environment
• Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be able to multitask and excellent time management and organizational skills
• Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, InfinityQS, SAP preferred
• Excellent training capabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, good problem-solving abilities and strong commitment to teamwork

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.