Senior Quality Technician

Location: 2400 Holly Hall,Houston,Texas,77054

Shift & Schedule:
Full-Time | 4:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
  Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.

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 shifts and ensuring compliance with the Food Safety Management System in collaboration with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold a safety-first culture in all activities

• Conduct line audits and review documentation with in-depth 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 using sound decision-making, balancing product integrity with 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

Certifications & Training

• Better Process Control School certification

• Completed Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, White, or Lean Belt)

• AIB Food Sanitation certification

• HACCP/HARPC training course or workshop completed

• Pay starting at $24.04 per hour The employee will move to a higher rate of $25.36 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

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science or technical field (preferred)

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and HACCP/HARPC

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs

• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, and overhead reaching

• Ability to stand for extended periods on the manufacturing floor

• Willingness to work across multiple departments and flexible or extended hours as needed

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.