Batcher

Location: 931 South Highland Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Shift & Schedule: This is a full-time position currently working Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

The site is expected to transition to a 24/7 operation in the near future. When this occurs, similar shift hours will likely remain, but schedules may adjust to include Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday coverage. Flexibility to support changing business needs will be important.

The Batcher is responsible for preparing, mixing, and blending ingredients used to produce finished syrup for Keurig Dr Pepper’s beverage portfolio. This role supports the manufacturing process by ensuring product quality, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement in productivity, delivery, and overall plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by consistently demonstrating safe work practices

• Collaborate with production team members to ensure continuous syrup flow to production lines

• Mix and blend ingredients to create accurate syrup batches

• Operate batching equipment safely and efficiently, including setup, operation, and sanitation

• Perform quality checks and maintain accurate documentation to support food safety compliance

• Manage ingredient inventory, including receiving and controlling sugar and other materials

• Identify opportunities for productivity improvements and process enhancements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 80 lbs

• Ability to stand and remain active throughout the entire shift

• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs/ladders, twisting, and reaching overhead

• Ability to work in varying temperature and humidity conditions

• Pay starting at $24.50 per hour.

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

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Ability to learn quickly with a strong interest in understanding processing and batching equipment

• Mechanical aptitude and prior food manufacturing experience preferred

• Ability to safely learn and operate a forklift in a pedestrian environment

• Self-motivated team player with strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Comfortable using basic computer functions and learning production software

• Basic math skills for production calculations

• Understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts (such as pH and pH probes) is a plus

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner 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.

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