Quality technician jobs in Knoxville, TN - 115 jobs

***Sign On Bonus Eligible - $3,000*** **Production Technician** 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 opportunity working our N1 schedule. Flexibility to work overtime as needed. Our site does run 24/7. + **Shift and Schedule:** + N1 Monday-Thursday5:00pm - 5:30am **Position Responsibilities:** + Maintain a safe and healthy environment, demonstrating safe behaviors at all times. + 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). + Learn to safely operate and monitor high-speed production equipment. + Actively engage in resolving production line issues, executing and developing standard work, tracking production data, and participating in KDP's lean daily management process. + Actively 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. **Qualifications:** + Ability to quickly learn about how processing and packaging equipment works. Mechanical understanding or manufacturing experience preferred. + Self-motivated team player with ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve. + Comfort with basic computer functions and ability to quickly learn production software. + Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations Sign-on bonus (less taxes): You will receive a sign-on bonus in the gross amount of $3,000.00 (the "Sign-on Bonus"), to be paid in three separate payments. The first payment will be in the amount of $1,000.00 (less applicable taxes) at 3 months 6 months and 9 months. Please note that if you resign for any reason within one year of the last payment date, you will be required to reimburse the Company the full amount of your Sign-on Bonus. **Total Rewards:** - Pay starting at **$19.43** per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of **$20.46** per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary. Where Applicable: **Shift Differential:$1.00** - 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:** **What you must have:** + Strong mechanical aptitude of processing and packaging machine operations; with a preference of some manufacturing experience. + Ability to make decisions, communicate and problem solve. Self-motivated team player who models appropriate communication and behavior amongst one another. + Ability to get along with others, be punctual, demonstrate satisfactory attendance, and follow instructions from others. + Strong computer and software skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, etc) + Basic mathematical skills to make production calculations + Experience with Systems, Applications & Products (our Enterprise Resource Planning system) preferred. + Able to work in a manufacturing environment, within a variety of environmental conditions. + Ability to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis and 50 pounds occasionally. + Ability to lift, bend, stretch and stand during full shift. + Ability to push/pull up to 1,500 pounds using supplied equipment. + Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions. + Ability to meet all requirements to wear respiratory protection. + Ability to walk up and down stairs. + Ability to work in a variety of temperature and humidity conditions. **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 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. A.I. Disclosure: KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to **************** in lieu of clicking Apply. Please include the job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line. 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.