Quality Technician

Job Overview:Quality Technician III - Columbus, OH We are seeking a Quality Technician III to join our team and support the plant's Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs.

This role is responsible for performing validation and verification activities during the shift and ensuring adherence to the Food Safety Management System in collaboration with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams.

Shifts & Schedule: This full-time position will be supporting our 3rd Shift.

Additional flexibility to work overtime.

Key ResponsibilitiesUphold and promote a safety-first culture in all activitiesConduct line audits and review documentation with comprehensive knowledge of production linesApply expert knowledge of quality procedures and plant-wide standardsWork independently with a high degree of initiative and professionalismTrain and mentor junior quality technicians in a collaborative environmentLead and resolve quality issues with sound decision-making, balancing product integrity and financial impactCommunicate effectively with vendors regarding quality concernsAssess substandard batches and determine appropriate corrective actionsLead VMS audits and support QA aspects of plant trials Total Rewards:Pay starting at $25.18 per hour.

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 & TrainingBetter Process Control School certifiedCompleted Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, White, and Lean Belt)AIB Food Sanitation certifiedHACCP/HARPC Training course or workshop completedQualificationsAssociate or bachelor's degree in a science or technical field (preferred)Minimum 5 years of experience in a food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and HACCP/HARPCProficient in Microsoft Office applicationsPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs frequentlyFrequent kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, and overhead reachingAbility to stand for long periods on the manufacturing floorWillingness to work in multiple departments and extended/flexible hours as needed 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 an employer 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.