Batcher II

Job Overview

The Batcher II role in Allentown, PA involves preparing and blending ingredients to produce finished syrup for the company's beverage products, while upholding high safety and quality standards. This position supports manufacturing process compliance and improvement initiatives in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time job with 12-hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:00pm following a 2-2-3 rotation. Candidates must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment by consistently demonstrating safe conduct
• Assist in enhancing quality systems and policies such as Quality Data Systems, Safe Quality Food, GMP, and HACCP
• Coordinate with production team members to ensure continuous syrup supply to production lines
• Mix and blend ingredients to produce required batches of syrup
• Operate batching equipment safely and efficiently, including setup and cleaning
• Perform quality checks and maintain accurate records to guarantee food safety
• Manage ingredient inventory and handle receipt of sugar supplies
• Contribute ideas for productivity and process improvements
• Exemplify company values including teamwork, delivering impactful results, innovation, courage, and fairness

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay at $27.43 per hour, increasing to $28.91 per hour after six months
• Eligible benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, childcare and elder care support, adoption assistance, parental leave, fertility benefits, employee resource groups, breastmilk shipping services, dependent scholarships, education aid, employee assistance, wellness programs, and more

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Motivated learner with a willingness to understand production equipment; mechanical aptitude and prior food manufacturing experience are advantageous
• Ability to safely operate forklifts around people after training
• Self-driven team player capable of decision-making, communication, problem-solving, and flexibility
• Comfortable using basic computer functions and quick to learn production software
• Basic math skills suitable for performing production-related calculations

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Capability to lift, push, and pull weights up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, bend, stretch, kneel, squat, climb stairs or ladders, stoop, twist, and reach overhead repetitively during shifts
• Willingness to work in varying temperature and humidity environments

About the Employer

Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company with more than 150 brands including carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, mixers, and coffee products. Their portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott’s, A&W, 7UP, Snapple, and Keurig brewing systems. The company employs over 50,000 people committed to enhancing beverage experiences and promoting positive community and environmental impacts.

The company strives to be an employer of choice by fostering a culture dedicated to employee growth and development, offering comprehensive benefits that support health, wellness, and financial security, as well as programs for professional advancement and employee engagement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

AI Use Disclosure

Artificial intelligence technology is used during initial resume screening to identify qualified candidates; however, all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. Applicants may opt out of AI processing by submitting their application via alternate specified means.