Production Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Essex Junction, VT is seeking a Production Technician I to operate and monitor high-speed production equipment, drive safety and quality improvements, and participate in lean daily management. This full-time role emphasizes problem solving with the team and continuous productivity gains.

The position is on-site with a Friday–Sunday schedule (nights) plus alternating Thursdays, and includes a starting pay of $24.26/hr with up to a $3.00 shift differential, rising to $25.46/hr

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 35–50 pounds.
• Able to bend, stretch and stand for the full shift.
• Able to kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, bend and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
• Able to work in varying temperatures and humidity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment and follow safe behaviors.
• Operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.
• Engage in process improvements in safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Track production data and participate in lean daily management.
• Contribute to formal problem solving with the team.
• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
• Uphold Keurig Dr Pepper values: Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Skills

Physical endurance

Lifting up to 35–50 lbs

Mobility for kneeling/squatting/climb

Work in variable temperature

Job description

Job Overview

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit Production Technician I – Essex Junction, VT. The Production Technician I is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintain Keurig Dr Pepper’s high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be engaged in supporting improvements to the manufacturing process in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, productivity and growth.

Shift and Schedule

This is a full-time position on N2: Friday – Sunday, with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00pm – 6:15am. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

Position Responsibilities

1. Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times.
2. Understand and help drive improvement to quality systems and policies (Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
3. Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.
4. Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDP’s lean daily management process.
5. Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members.
6. Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
7. Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Total Rewards

Pay starting at $24.26 per hour plus up to a $3.00 shift differential. The employee will move to a higher rate of $25.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Benefits

Benefits eligible day one. Subject to eligibility and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable):

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements

1. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.
2. Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift.
3. Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
4. Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.