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Production Technician at Keurig Dr Pepper summary:

The Production Technician I at KDP operates and monitors production machinery to ensure maximum safety and quality in manufacturing processes. This role involves resolving production line issues, engaging in continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting quality systems. The position requires a self-motivated team player who can learn quickly and demonstrate problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.

Production Technician I 

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 12 hours shifts, 5:00pm to 5:00am on a 2-2-3 rotation

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. 

Sample Schedule

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday

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).

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

• Pay starting at  $23.24 per hour   plus up to a $2.00 shift differential.   The employee will move to a higher rate of  $24.40 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

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.

K eurig 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 an  employer of choice , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.

Keywords:

Production Technician, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Safety Standards, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Machinery Operation, Food Industry, Lean Management

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