Production Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper•Knoxville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician I works in Keurig Dr Pepper’s Coffee Operating Unit, in the Coffee Processing area of Production in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role monitors production processes, operates and maintains manufacturing equipment, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. The technician participates in initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and workplace culture. This is a full-time N1 position, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed is required. Starting pay is $20.01 per hour, plus a $1.00 shift differential and a $3,000 sign-on bonus. Pay increases to $21.07 per hour in the quarter after the employee’s six-month anniversary. Benefits eligibility begins on day one, subject to eligibility and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Ability to quickly learn how processing and packaging equipment works.
Self-motivated team player with the ability to make decisions, communicate, and solve problems.
Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software.
Basic mathematical skills for production calculations.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stretch, and stand throughout the entire shift.
Ability to frequently kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
Ability to work in varying temperature and humidity conditions.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior experience operating high-speed production machinery.
One year of prior experience monitoring product quality.
Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and demonstrate safe behaviors at all times.
Understand and help improve quality systems and policies, including the Quality Data System, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points.
Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment.
Help resolve production line issues, execute and develop standard work, track production data, and participate in the lean daily management process.
Learn and participate in formal problem-solving processes with team members.
Generate productivity and continuous improvement ideas.
Demonstrate KDP values of Team First, Deliver Big, Think Bold, Being Fearless, and Fair.