Batcher I

Keurig Dr Pepper; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an entry-level manufacturing operator in Tucson, AZ to support batching operations and ensure quality through safety and record-keeping. You will learn equipment setup, operation, sanitization, and contribute ideas for process improvements in a fast-paced production environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, quality standards, and teamwork while handling ingredients and operating production software and equipment as trained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly about processing equipment.
• Mechanical understanding and food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift safely around pedestrians.
• Self-motivated team player with communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors always.
• Understand and help drive improvements to quality systems and policies.
• Collaborate with production team members to maintain continuous flow of syrup to the lines.
• Mix and blend ingredients to create various batches.
• Learn to safely and efficiently operate batching equipment including set up, operation, and sanitization.
• Ensure food safety through quality checks and accurate record keeping.
• Inventory and control ingredients and receive sugar.
• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.

Skills

Team player

Safety-conscious

Mechanical understanding

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Communication

Basic math

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Production software

Quality data systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors always
• Understand and help drive improvements to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices. and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• Collaborate with production team members to maintain continuous flow of syrup to the lines
• Mix and blend ingredients to create various batches
• Learn to safely and efficiently operate batching equipment including set up, operation, and sanitization
• Ensure food safety through quality checks and accurate record keeping
• Inventory and control ingredients and receive sugar
• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• Ability to learn quickly and a willingness to learn about how processing equipment works
• Mechanical understanding and food manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to quickly learn to operate a forklift safely around pedestrians
• Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve, and remain flexible
• Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software
• Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations
• Lift, push and pull up to 50lbs
• Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions
• Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions