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Technician - Quality Control

AT PepsiCo
PepsiCo

Technician - Quality Control

Albany, NY

PBNA $27.22 / hour
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Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to standards. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies. Performs periodic sampling of products as they are being bottled/canned to ensure continuous meeting of standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, freshness dating, and container integrity. Records test data and communicates modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate any irregularities. May be required to periodically deep clean and sanitize blending/filling equipment and production lines.

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This job may require lifting/carrying cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly over 10-12 hour period and continuous standing and walking, manipulating and handling product samples while sitting.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency

Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
18 years or older

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, 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.)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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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

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement

Client-provided location(s): Albany, NY, USA
Job ID: PepsiCo-5001071623106-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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