Quality Technician I

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician in Los Angeles, CA to perform tests, record results, and issue notifications for out-of-spec samples. The role supports GMP, housekeeping, and safety audits while calibrating instruments and maintaining reagents.

Responsibilities include conducting organoleptic and analytical tests, submitting samples for microbiology, approving batches, and managing SAP-based inventory movements. Ongoing calibration and equipment upkeep are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards.
• Submit samples for microbiological testing and maintain test results.
• Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment.
• Make inventory movements in SAP.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for testing.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

HPLC

pH meters

Analytical testing

SAP

Tools

Malvern Mastersizer

Job description

Quality Technician- Los Angeles, CA

Perform tests on samples to establish compliance with specification and suitability for use in production and quality. Record and review results, and issues notifications for out of spec samples. Issues notifications for seriously out-of-spec samples. Support the site Quality and Safety agendas. Perform GMP/Housekeeping and Safety audits, and monitoring aging inventory. Calibrates and maintains instrumentation.

Job Overview

Quality Technician- Los Angeles, CA

Perform tests on samples to establish compliance with specification and suitability for use in production and quality. Record and review results, and issues notifications for out of spec samples. Issues notifications for seriously out-of-spec samples. Support the site Quality and Safety agendas. Perform GMP/Housekeeping and Safety audits, and monitoring aging inventory. Calibrates and maintains instrumentation.

Shift and Schedule

This is a full time position working Monday through Friday on 1st Shift. The hours will be 8:00am to 4:30pm with overtime as needed. must be flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards. May include the use of pH meters, HPLC, Malvern Mastersizer, and other instrumentation.
• Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintains test results, and calculates batch adjustments for certain products.
• Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment and places non-conforming product on hold for further analysis.
• Make corresponding inventory movements in SAP.
• File and maintain retained samples.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing. Observes conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, making recommendations for improvement.

Total Rewards

• Pay starting at $26.73 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $28.06 per hour in the quarter after their 6 month anniversary.
• 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

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred
• 2 years of related Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment

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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