Quality Technician

Quality Technician Lead The Quality Technician Lead is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards. The QA Lead Technician is also responsible for providing training and guidance to a team of Lab Technicians. This position will support the 3rd shift 8:00pm - 4:00am Sunday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required. Responsibilities include organoleptic and analytical analyses of products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards. The technician is responsible for maintaining sound calibration and validation programs for lab instrumentation. They must be adept at determining that each instrument or device performs within the specified operational parameters. The technician is responsible for providing accurate results and exhibit sound judgment before releasing data used to adjust syrup tanks and release finished product to market. They must be able to qualify and quantify instrument and analytical output for validity. They perform microbiological testing of water, sugar, finished products, etc. by membrane filtration technique. They also perform surface swabbing on equipment. The technician assures quality and integrity of raw bulk ingredients such as sugar, CO 2, Liquid N 2, etc. They understand chemical principles and theories related to analytical methods and instrumentation, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, Chemical Safety as well as lab housekeeping procedures. They are responsible for the maintenance of QA document and record control procedures, formula and specification control, consumer complaints, nonconforming materials and products, etc. They perform statistical analysis of laboratory data and use data to recommend improvement in processes. They are responsible for weekly inventory and stocking of laboratory supplies as well as researching alternative sources to reduce cost without jeopardizing quality. They are responsible for finished product retain system management. They train new personnel and existing laboratory staff to new procedures and techniques. They conduct instrument and method development, perform validation programs on new processes and procedures. They assist Quality Supervisors and Quality Managers with special projects as directed. Pay starting at $30.39 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $31.96 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary. Benefits, subject to eligibility (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement. Science background. Chemistry, Biology or Food Science-related degree preferred. Laboratory experience in a dairy, food or beverage manufacturing environment is a plus. Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment. Must be able to multitask and excellent time management and organizational skills. Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, InfinityQS, Minitab, SAP. Excellent training capabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills. Dependable, detail-oriented, good problem-solving abilities and strong commitment to teamwork. Ability to work any shift and/or overtime as required. 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, Peafiel, 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.