Overview

Working shift: Monday to Friday, some Saturdays if needed. 5am-1pm

Purpose of Position:

This position provides technical and process knowledge for water treatment/wastewater management using microscopes, chemical tests, and other diagnostic techniques to screen the water for potentially hazardous microorganisms.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of all Microbiological testing and results interpretation; Communication to team on issues; Leading teams through troubleshooting and implementation of actions based on findings.
• Training of back up (Supervisors and leads) on Micro Testing in Tech's absence.
• Maintain, PM and Calibrate Lab and Water Room equipment (report to management which pieces of equipment are no longer being serviced by outside vendor) on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Weekly Inventory, order and pay for chemicals and consumables for micro lab, quality lab and syrup room; Rotate lab chemicals as needed.
• Organize and review paperwork
• Complete weekly air samples within the processing room and document and retain records.
• Review CIP records file and maintain records.
• Manage monthly Rinse Water submissions.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to micro/sanitation.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of production equipment (processing and packaging equipment) and its' related impact on overall microbiological cleanliness.
• Verify batches as needed.
• Owner - (Corporate Micro and Sensory proficiency testing, setup sensory panels and conduct in plant sensory training, and assure that we have crackers).
• Keep maintenance book updated concerning the Water Room.
• Complete monthly wastewater inspections.
• Manage sample submissions to external labs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $50,600 - $75,950.
• 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.

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience preferably in a high speed manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in quality control
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience
• Experience troubleshooting