Warehouse Automation Technician

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 3109 Plant Water Road,Knoxville,Tennessee,37914

Shift & Schedule: D1 and D2 schedules available:

• Days 1  Shift | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00AM - 5:15PM

• Days 2  Shift | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5:00AM - 5:15PM

Overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment while meeting productivity requirements and maintaining KDP's high standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform reactive maintenance on LGV/AGV automation systems, including mechanical, electrical, controls, sensors, and safety components to quickly restore equipment to service.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Central Palletizing equipment, including stretch wrappers, labelers, conveyors, and other automated control systems.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the site's automation systems, ensuring fleet reliability and leading root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities on LGV/AGV equipment, battery charging systems, and related automation assets on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules.
• Utilize system diagnostics, logs, and performance data to identify trends, predict failures, and improve equipment reliability.
• Support automation system recovery by diagnosing faults, resetting equipment, and coordinating with operations to minimize downtime.
• Maintain automation spare parts inventory, ensuring critical components are available and replenished as needed.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance using SAP or a comparable CMMS.
• Partner with engineering, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement long-term reliability improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to operations and maintenance team members while helping develop automation expertise across the site.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, and asset performance optimization.
• Champion a safe work environment by following all safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Starting pay:$35.11 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $37.00 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.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical and mechanical systems, including motors, drives, bearings, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, and automated systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair industrial automation equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience executing preventive maintenance programs and supporting equipment reliability initiatives.
• Working knowledge of SAP PM or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to interpret automation diagnostics, system logs, and equipment performance data.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and support LGV/AGV systems and emerging warehouse automation technologies.

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.

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