Production Technician I - D1

Keurig Dr Pepper; Essex (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Production Technician I to ensure efficient operation of production machinery while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This full-time role involves engaging in process improvements, with a starting pay of $23.55 per hour and various benefits available from day one. Candidates should be team-oriented, self-motivated, and able to adapt to diverse working conditions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Ability to quickly learn production equipment operation.
• Self-motivated team player capable of communication.
• Basic computer skills for production software.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Engage in resolving production line issues.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview:

Production Technician

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 located in Essex, VT working 12 hour shifts on a 3-4 rotations.Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

Available Shifts:

D1: Monday - Wednesday with alternating Thursdays, from 6:00am - 6:15pm

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 Practicesand Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).

1. Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.
2. Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDP’s lean daily management process.
3. Actively learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members.
4. Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
5. Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless and Fair.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred.
2. Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve.
3. Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software.
4. Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at$23.55 per hourplus up to a $3.00 shift differentialThe employee will move to a higher rate of$24.72 per hourin 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 in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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?

We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees 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.

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.