About the role#
As a Quality Assurance Co-op, you will support employee safety, food safety, product quality, and process control in a food manufacturing environment. You will work directly with Quality, Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams. This role involves spending significant time on the production floor to observe processes, review quality controls, and analyze data to support continuous improvement. You will gain hands-on experience with quality systems and contribute to projects that address actual business needs.
What you'll do#
- Develop and improve Safety and Quality procedures, Standard Work Instructions, and supporting documentation.
- Observe manufacturing processes to document requirements and work practices.
- Verify and validate procedures through employee engagement, record review, and process confirmation.
- Support special projects related to food safety, product quality, and process controls.
- Assist with the review of quality records, inspections, test results, and process checks.
- Participate in quality issue investigations, root cause analysis, and the development of corrective actions.
- Analyze safety, quality, and process data using Microsoft Office tools and plant information systems.
- Support internal audits, document control activities, and preparation for regulatory or certification audits.
- Collaborate with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and site leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Completed at least two full years of undergraduate study prior to the start of the co-op.
- Available to work 40 hours per week.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage employees at all levels.
- Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and maturity.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse functions.
- Ability to receive feedback and apply coaching to improve performance.
- Comfortable working safely in a food manufacturing environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Williamson, New York, United States.
- Term: Fall 2027 (July 12, 2027 to December 10, 2027).
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $31.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly, plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
About Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company based in Burlington, Massachusetts. It manages a portfolio of over 125 brands including soft drinks, coffee, tea, and juice. The company operates a sales and distribution network that supplies hot and cold beverages to retail locations across North America. It also maintains a corporate responsibility platform called Drink Well. Do Good. to address supply chain and packaging sustainability.
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