Quality Technician III

The Quality Technician III is responsible for working with Quality, Operations and Maintenance to perform the validation and verification activities on shift as well as ensure the utilization of the Food Safety Management System as indicated.

Shift & Schedule: The schedule for this position works 3rd shift 8:45pm - 5:15am. Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, overtime, and holidays is required based on business needs.

Position Responsibilities

Performs duties with a safety-first approachPerform line audits/review paperwork with excellent knowledge of all linesPossess expert knowledge of all quality procedures and plant wide standardsDisplays high degree of initiative and work ethic while working independentlyCapable of directing and training junior level colleagues in a team atmosphereSuperior knowledge to handle any quality issue by making sound, competent decisions accounting for quality and financial significancesQualified to communicate with VendorsAccess substandard batches and identify corrective action to be takenLead a VMS audit and QA portions of a plant trialBetter Process Control School certifiedComplete Lean Six Sigma courses (Yellow, White, and Lean Belt)Complete AIB Food Sanitation courseComplete HACCP/HARPC Training course/workshopExpert in numerous testing procedures of raw materials, packaging, preparation, and finished productsExcellent understanding of company specifications and government regulatory requirements including FDA, GMPs, and HACCP/HARPCOther duties as assigned by manager, supervisor, or lead Total Rewards Pay starting at $23.34 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $24.62 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

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 Requirements Qualifications:BS or AA degree in science or technical field preferred 5 years of experience in a food/beverage/pharmaceutical industryAbility to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motion Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer workMust be available to work extended hours and flexible time in different departments based on business needsComputer knowledge of Microsoft Office  Company Overview

 

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 ~28,000 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.