Production Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is hiring a Production Technician I for the Essex Junction facility. The role focuses on operating and monitoring high-speed production equipment to maximize output while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will contribute to process improvements and lean daily management initiatives across the plant. The position requires ability to lift, stand for long periods, and work in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to bend, stretch and stand during entire shift.
• Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy environment at all times.
• Understand and help drive improvements to quality systems and policies (QDS, SFQ, GMP, HACCP).
• Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.
• Engage in resolving production line issues and track production data.
• Participate in formal problem-solving with team members.
• Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
• Demonstrate Keurig Dr Pepper values: Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Skills

Safety compliance

Quality systems

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

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 KDP’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:

• D2: Friday - Sunday, with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00am - 6:15pm

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 applicable shift differential.The employee will move to a higher rate of $25.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

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:

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.

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 anemployer 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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