Production Technician II
Keurig Dr Pepper · Spartanburg, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Keurig Dr Pepper (food & beverage) in Spartanburg, SC. Quality - Achieve Zero-defect performance and improve the customer experience by doing the following.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, TPM, MES
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 70 live postings that list pay, out of 1118 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 37 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 82%
- ✓ Lean 45%
- 5S 26%
- EHS / safety 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, TPM, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Keurig Dr Pepper in Spartanburg
3 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found in production roles at Keurig Dr Pepper.
- Production Technician · Production · Technician
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
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Full description from Keurig Dr PepperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Deliver best-in-class performance across the balanced Scorecard
- ◆Safety - Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by doing the following:
- ◆Being a role model in communicating, demonstrating, and supporting safe behaviors
- ◆Regularly completing and/or participating in behavioral safety observations and training others on the process
- ◆Actively participate in safety meetings
- ◆Regularly conduct and/or participate in safety audits and risk reduction initiatives
- ◆Ensure 100% completion of all safety/regulatory training as it applies to you
- ◆Quality - Achieve Zero-defect performance and improve the customer experience by doing the following:
- ◆Understanding and training others on all quality control, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regulatory requirements.
- ◆Production – Help foster and support a Continuous Improvement environment by doing the following:
- ◆Identify and address equipment and material issues as they occur
- ◆Partner across Maintenance and Quality organizations as you leverage the Daily Management System to drive site performance.
- ◆Lead and/or support cross-functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expenses
Requirements
- ✓2 years manufacturing experience required
- ✓Computer and software skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc) required
- ✓High School Diploma or GED preferred
- ✓Basic mathematical and mechanical skills
- ✓Ability to learn, train, and support Subject Matter Expert
responsibilities
for the business unit to ensure team members are performing task that are related to MES and WES transactions properly.
- ◆Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work
- ◆Occasional domestic and international travel.
- ◆Experience with material batching and CIP/COP preferred.
- ◆Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds frequently without assistance
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Job Overview
This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit
The Spartanburg II operation is a state-of-the-art coffee grinding and K-Rounds packaging start-up facility. The site will operate on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); leverage the principles of Lean manufacturing and harness the power of High-Impact Teams. This includes partnering with maintenance, machine changeovers, and making minor adjustments. This role will also be engaged in the improvement of manufacturing processes for the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. The site will run on state-of-the-art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing and packaging.
Production Technician II - Moore, SC
Production Technician II is responsible for maintaining and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintain Keurig Dr Pepper’s high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be responsible for demonstrating and applying knowledge of manufacturing processes to the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.
Schedule
This is a full time position on 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, with alternating Saturdays . Start time will vary between 5:30am – 1:00pm, however will be 8 hour shifts. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required.
Sustain TPM-based Production Environment
- •Support the site TPM journey and the various implementations; mentor and teach others in the TPM process
- •Actively participate in various Kaizen activities at the site and assist in line and business unit implementations of improvements identified during the events.
- •Partner with maintenance on the execution of preventative maintenance
Engage in Mini Business Unit structure (MBU) and High-Impact Team model
Be a positive contributor to the site’s MBU structure and High-Impact Team model by doing the following:
- •Demonstrate ability to work effectively with others
- •Complete all tasks in work area and contribute fair share of team’s work
- •Communicating the status of work during shift transitions
- •Demonstrate a willingness to help other team members, receive and provide constructive feedback, and display high level of cooperation across the site
- •Exhibits a positive demeanor and models engaging communication styles and behaviors
- •Demonstrates self-awareness and takes actions to continuously improve
- •Does not engage in negative commentary
- •Interacts respectfully and professionally with all members of the team.
Total Rewards
- •Pay starting at $28.25 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $29.72 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
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities
