Winter 2027 Co-op - Quality Assurance

Winter 2027 Co-op - Quality Assurance

As a Winter 2027 Quality Assurance Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Williamson, NY, you will support our commitment to employee safety as the first priority, followed by food safety, product quality, process control, and continuous improvement in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. Working directly with Quality, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and other site functions, you will spend time on the production floor observing processes, identifying and communicating potential safety concerns, reviewing food safety and quality controls, analyzing information, developing procedures, and completing special projects within the Quality function. This role is designed for students seeking practical experience with how employee safety, food safety, and quality systems are applied in daily manufacturing operations and requires a high level of professionalism, initiative, communication, accuracy, and accountability.

Shift/Schedule

• The KDP 2027 Winter Co-op Program will run from January 4 – June 25, 2027
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-Person

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and improve Safety and Quality procedures, Standard Work Instructions (SWIs), and supporting documentation to promote safe execution, improve clarity and consistency, strengthen compliance, and support First-Time-Right performance.
• Observe manufacturing and quality processes with employee safety as the first consideration, and collect information directly from Quality personnel, operators, technicians, and supervisors to accurately document requirements and work practices.
• Verify and validate procedures through employee engagement, record review, and process confirmation to ensure they can be performed safely and are accurate, complete, usable, and executable.
• Support special projects within the Quality function related to employee safety, food safety, product quality, process controls, data analysis, documentation, or compliance improvement.
• Assist with the review of quality records, inspections, test results, process checks, and other information used to verify conformance to established requirements.
• Participate in quality issue investigations, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and the development or verification of corrective actions.
• Analyze safety, quality, and process data using Microsoft Office tools and plant information systems to identify trends, variation, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support internal audits, procedure reviews, document control activities, and preparation for safety, customer, regulatory, or certification audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and site leadership to strengthen employee safety, food safety, quality systems, process control, and compliance.

Professional Development & Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on experience with employee safety, quality assurance, and food safety systems in a high-speed food manufacturing environment.
• Practical exposure to safe work practices, hazard awareness, HACCP, preventive controls, quality documentation, process verification, and the relationship between plant execution and compliance requirements.
• Direct collaboration with Quality, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Logistics, and senior site leadership.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced Quality and manufacturing professionals.
• Ownership of value-added Quality projects that address real business needs.
• Opportunities to present project outcomes, findings, and recommendations to site leadership and corporate stakeholders.

Why This Experience Matters

This role provides a unique opportunity to understand how food safety and quality requirements are translated into daily manufacturing controls. Through HACCP, preventive controls, procedure development, production-floor observation, data analysis, investigations, audits, and special projects, you will gain firsthand experience with how product specifications, process controls, sanitation practices, testing, documentation, and regulatory requirements work together to ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality products.

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

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline, and have completed at least two full years of undergraduate study prior to the start of the co-op.
• Available to work 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, including active listening, professional written communication, effective verbal communication, and the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and maturity in academic, work, leadership, military, athletic, or extracurricular settings.
• Comfortable working safely in a food manufacturing environment and spending significant time on the production floor observing processes, reviewing records, and interacting with employees.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and effectively manage assigned work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse functions including Quality, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Logistics, Delivery, and Finance.
• Ability to receive feedback, apply coaching, and continuously improve performance and work quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Please note: You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis. 

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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.

A.I. Disclosure: 
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