Quality Technician

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Quality Technician III to provide advanced support for the plant's Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs. This role serves as a senior technical resource, leading complex validation and verification activities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring full alignment with the Food Safety Management System in partnership with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Model and reinforce a safety-first culture across all quality functions.

• Lead comprehensive line audits and documentation reviews with expert knowledge of production processes.

• Interpret and apply advanced quality procedures, regulatory standards, and plant-wide policies.

• Operate with a high level of autonomy, demonstrating strong technical judgment and professional maturity.

• Train, coach, and guide Quality Technicians at all levels; support skill development and readiness.

• Serve as a key decision-maker for quality issues, balancing product integrity, risk, regulatory expectations, and financial considerations.

• Interface with vendors and internal leaders to resolve complex quality matters.

• Evaluate nonconforming batches, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

• Lead VMS audits, contribute to internal audit readiness, and support quality aspects of plant trials and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen plant quality systems and drive sustainable improvements.

Shift & Schedule:

This is a full-time position working 12:00pm to 8:00pm 5 days a week. Days and overtime will vary based on production needs. Must be flexible and available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Certifications & Training

• Better Process Control School certification

• Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, White, and Lean Belt)

• AIB Food Sanitation certification

• HACCP/HARPC training successfully completed

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at $24.76 per hour with up to a $1.00 shift differential. The employee will move to a higher rate of $26.12 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!!

• Benefits, subject to eligibility: Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Time Off, 401(k) program with employer match, Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Employee Resource Groups, Breastmilk Shipping Services, Dependent Scholarship Program, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Personalized Wellness Platform and more!

Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a science or technical discipline (preferred)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and HACCP/HARPC requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly

• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, and overhead reaching

• Ability to stand for extended periods on the production floor

• Willingness to work across departments and support extended or flexible hours when required

Company Overview:

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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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.