Quality Technician

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 30 Gauthier Dr., Essex Junction VT 05452

Shift & Schedule - Nights shift 1

N1  Shift | Monday- Wednesday and alternating Thursdays, 6:00 PM - 6:15 AM. 

We’re hiring a Quality Assurance Technician to support our Coffee Operations team in Essex Junction. This role is responsible for identifying and resolving quality issues, conducting inspections, and ensuring our products meet KDP’s standards and customer expectations. The position supports continuous improvement efforts and helps maintain compliance across all production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct product inspections and quality testing across multiple SKUs

• Document findings and escalate nonconformances

• Support resolution of material or process issues using root cause analysis

• Collaborate with Operations and Quality to drive improvements

• Maintain accurate quality records and support audit readiness

• Utilize SAP for workflow and hold management

• Represent the voice of the customer in quality discussions

• Starting pay: $26.56 per hour. Pay increases to $27.89 per hour in the quarter following the 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.

• 2+ years in a production environment or related college degree

• 1+ year in a QA role preferred

• HACCP knowledge a plus

• Experience with food/beverage manufacturing and coffee sensory evaluation preferred

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills (SharePoint, OneNote, Word, etc.)

• Solid analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and responding to real-time quality issues

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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