Quality Control Lab Tech (Flex Shift)

Overview

Work Schedule: Monday & Tuesday: 2:30 pm - 1:00 am / Friday & Saturday: 4:00 am - 2:30 pm

Position is responsible for delivering critical performance tasks associated with Food Safety and Product Quality for the beverage production operation. The SC QC Technician performs routine tasks to ensure the proper operation of the water treatment process used in the beverage process. The position also performs routine analytical testing of product, packaging, and environmental conditions to ensure compliance to regulatory, and operational requirements that are strictly defined in standard operating procedures, and manufacturing control plans. The SC QC Technician role has ownership over the operation of beverage proportioning equipment and works heavily with production and maintenance to deliver line efficiencies

Responsibilities

This job may require lifting/carrying items weighing 20-50 pounds repeatedly over 10 hour period; and continuous standing and walking, manipulating, and handling product samples while sitting.

• Operate proportioning equipment, and monitor production line(s) to ensure product quality and efficiency
• Perform tests and use special equipment to ensure package and product quality
• Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and area during and after shift
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
• Follow process guidelines and expedite quality concerns to management
• Work with production/maintenance as necessary
• Keep daily records tests performed and results
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance

Compensation & Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $42,000 - $58,500
• Location,confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 18 years or older
• Pass the drug test
• Pass the background check

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with audit compliance (e.g., monitoring, documentation, variance explanation, etc.)
• Experience with product changeovers (e.g., CIP, flavor changes, sanitizing, setting formulas, etc.)
• Experience operating testing instruments (e.g., Carbo Qc, HPLC, Densitometers, Water Testing, etc.)
• Experience following standards of operations (SOPs) (e.g., following procedures, etc.)
• Experience calibrating instruments (e.g., making adjustments to ensure accurate measurement, etc.)
• Experience with microbiology (e.g., product sensitivity to spoilage, plating samples, counts, etc.)
• Experience with reverse osmosis/water treatment systems (e.g., permeated technology, etc.)
• Experience with cooling/ammonia systems (e.g., able to trouble shoot and maintain, etc.)
• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., general trouble shooting, cleaning and reassembly, etc.)
• Experience with sensory testing (e.g., taste, odor, appearance vs. reference sample, etc.)
• Experience with basic chemistry (e.g., titrator, pH, dosing, graduated cylinders, mixing, etc.)
• Experience with food safety (e.g., AIB certification, operations prerequisite programs, UP lights, etc.)

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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