Quality Technician Lead

Job Overview:

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You may also view all of our current openings on our Careers Page: KDP Careers - Bethlehem Quality Control Technician Lead - Bethlehem, PA The QA Lead Technician is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards. The QA Lead Technician is also responsible for providing training and guidance to a team of Lab Technicians.

Shift/

Schedule:

This is a full-time position working on Day Shift, Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm. Flexibility to work outside of normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required.

Position Responsibilities:

Organoleptic and analytical analyses of products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards.

Responsible for maintaining sound calibration and validation programs for lab instrumentation such as HPLC, DMA, PFD, Carbo

QC, OxyQC, Refractometer, Autotitrators, Microscopes, Balances, pH Meter, Microbiological Luminescence System, UV-Vis, etc.

Must be adept at determining that each instrument or device performs within the specified operational parameters.

Responsible for providing accurate results and exhibit sound judgment before releasing data used to adjust syrup tanks and release finished product to market. Must be able to qualify and quantify instrument and analytical output for validity.

Performs microbiological testing of water, sugar, finished products, etc. by membrane filtration technique. Performs surface swabbing on equipment.

Assures quality and integrity of raw bulk ingredients such as sugar, CO2, Liquid N2, etc.

Understands chemical principles and theories related to analytical methods and instrumentation, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, Chemical Safety as well as lab housekeeping procedures

Responsible for the maintenance of QA document and record control procedures, formula and specification control, consumer complaints, nonconforming materials and products, etc.

Perform statistical analysis of laboratory data and use data to recommend improvement in processes

Responsible for weekly inventory and stocking of laboratory supplies as well as researching alternative sources to reduce cost without jeopardizing quality

Responsible for finished product retain system management

Train new personnel and existing laboratory staff to new procedures and techniques

Conduct instrument and method development, perform validation programs on new processes and procedures

Assist Quality Supervisors and Quality Managers with special projects as directed Total Rewards:

Pay starting at $30.38 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 Requirements:

Science background. Chemistry, Biology or Food Science-related degree preferred

Laboratory experience in a dairy, food or beverage manufacturing environment is a plus Conducting internal Audits, RCCA's & CAPA document review

Ability to handle stressful, fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment.

Must be able to multitask and excellent time management and organizational skills

Computer

Skills:

Advanced knowledge in Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Infinity

QS, Minitab, SAPExcellent training capabilities, excellent oral and written communication skills

Dependable, detail-oriented, good problem-solving abilities and strong commitment to teamwork

Ability to work any shift and/or overtime as required 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 partner 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 tever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth.

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