Overview

NOTE: Must be able to work multiple shifts throughout the year to provide vacation coverage

Responsibilities

• This position involves a combination of visually monitoring various aspects of plant operations, or physically obtaining samples and testing in the Q.A. Lab.
• Monitoring quality parameters may include process times and temperatures.
• Trained to conduct sanitation inspections ensuring compliance to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Perform micro-testing: collection and plating micro samples
• Assist in the maintenance of the hold area.
• Conduct sensory analysis of finished products
• Continuously improve plant GMPs through regular audits of the plant.
• Provide quality improvement education to the workforce through daily and weekly team meetings.
• Attention to details in regards to procedures, quality testing and line audits.
• Conduct food safety audits as assigned
• Enter data into spreadsheets and the Infinity data collection system.
• Ensure compliance to oPRPs and PRPs
• Must be able to troubleshoot quality issues
• Maintain a professional approach and appearance while performing job tasks
• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure 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
• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
• 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

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $40,700 - $64,850.
• 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.

• 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 measurements, etc.)
• Experience with microbiology (e.g. product sensitivity, Category 3 and Category 4 products, 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.)