Quality Technician

Quality Technician I - Irving, TX

Perform tests on samples to establish compliance with specification and suitability for use in production and quality. Record and review results, and issues notifications for out of spec samples. Support the site Quality and Safety agendas. Perform GMP/Housekeeping and Safety audits, and monitoring aging inventory. Calibrates and maintains instrumentation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards.
• May include the use of pH meters, HPLC, Malvern Mastersizer, and other instrumentation.
• Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintains test results, and calculates batch adjustments for certain products.
• Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment and places non-conforming product on hold for further analysis.
• Make corresponding inventory movements in SAP. File and maintain retained samples.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation. Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing.
• Observes conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, making recommendations for improvement.

Total Rewards: Pay starting at $24.76 per hour 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:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
• 1+ years of related Quality Control experience with a raw fruit commodity, preferably apples.
• Flexibility to work overtime during the apple harvest and varying days and hours based on the company's inspection needs.
• Basic ability to manage emails using Microsoft Outlook, including organizing emails, scheduling calendar appointments, and using search functions to find information.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, basic formatting, using simple formulas and functions, and performing sort and filter operations

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, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.