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Keurig Dr Pepper Distribution Center Associate in Spartanburg, South Carolina
The Spartanburg operation is a state-of-the-art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center. Spartanburg is one of the largest KDRP manufacturing and distribution location. 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 Performance Teams. All associates at the Spartanburg site will have accountability to both a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation. The site will run on first-in-class enterprise IT and warehouse execution systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement equipment.
As a Distribution Center Team Associate II , you will be responsible for demonstrating and applying knowledge of warehousing and distribution processes for maintaining and improving safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. You will be responsible for contributing to the team’s ability to deliver the operating performance of the DC business unit. In this role, you will be expected to have an in depth understanding of the operations and software systems of the warehouse. This is a hands-on role that will require you to enable the warehouse to perform at peak efficiency, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and actively participate in continuous improvement within the business unit team. Working within a highly automated TPM-based environment, the DC Technician II will be expected to execute standardized processes following standard work in a High Performing Team based environment. This role works with inbound, outbound, and in the Raw Material Production Area.
Shift & Schedule:
This is a full time position on Days 1 working our 2-2-3 schedule (see shift details below). Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required.
6:30am-7:00pm
Week 1: Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday
Week 2: Sunday Wednesday Thursday
What you will do:
Deliver best-in-class performance across the balanced Scorecard
Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment, adhere to 6S standards, perform behavioral safety observations, trains employees on ways to keep themselves and those around them safe and demonstrates the ability to stay calm and alert in emergency situations in order to lead others though protocols and procedures
Be able to pick, transport and load customer orders, and adjust if necessary, ensuring adherence to Keurig Dr Pepper and customer specs
Capable of safely and efficiently operating powered industrial trucks for transporting and loading trucks with finished products.
Monitor daily schedule and interacts with scheduling and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted delivery to the customer.
Capable of performing multiple activities within the business unit, including observing, monitoring, and adjusting the execution of warehousing, loading and shipping tasks to ensure optimal performance
Performs other duties as requested by leadership of the area and site.
Lead and sustain TPM-based Production Environment
Support the site TPM journey and the various implementations
Performs standard work for Autonomous (AM) and Preventative (PM) maintenance activities on warehouse equipment including powered industrial trucks, and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs)
Actively participates 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, and actively participates in improvement activities on issues that cross team and functional boundaries.
Engage in Business Unit and High Performing Team (HPT) model
Provide support for plant and business unit board meetings, identify trends in data and propose action steps where appropriate, positively adapts to the changing business environment.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with others, complete all tasks in work area and contribute fair share of team’s work, communicate 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 supervisors and coworkers
Total Rewards:
- Pay starting at $22.06 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $23.24 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
Requirements:
Must be able to work in a highly automated, fast-paced production environment with the ability to understand complex warehouse execution processes and systems.
Mathematical aptitude to make distribution center and warehouse calculations and identify improvement opportunities
Computer and software skills (Microsoft Applications and SAP preferred)
Flexible, self-motivated team player with the ability to follow direction and work independently.
Ability to spend significant time standing on the distribution center floor with some frequency of computer work
Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds frequently without assistance
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. 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 (https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of 28,000 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 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.
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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.
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