About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Job Overview:

Responsible for equipment calibration on shift to determine accurate information, In addition, day to day lab analysis.

Calibration of lab equipment:

• Scales, NMR, Auto titrator , FTIR, pH Meter, etc

Reports equipment deviations to Lab supervisor and trouble shooting

•  Conduct troubleshooting for out of specification: analytical results, equipment

Control of stock requirements

• Weekly stock take and reporting stock level to supervisor

Responsible for routine sampling and testing of incoming materials, WIP and finished goods

• Incoming Potatoes, oil, seasoning – document results and labelling of stock with release or reject stickers
• Capturing of results on system

 Conducts product quality tests and investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions.

•  Seasoning, weigh control checks, packet quality assessment, case counts, date code checks during the shift
• Ensure all data reports are completed and the results communicated at the end of each shift
• Oversee hourly process Weaklink results to ensure that plant runs according to standard
• Attend daily Quality Wall meetings – process and packaging.
• Ensure adherence to: all procedures and policies, analytical testing methods, ASHA requirements

Conducts Line inspections.

• ATP swabs, Allergen swabbing including managing and supporting all foreign objects management on the line

HACCP monitoring and filing of records

• Check completion of HACCP records

Ensure that AIB, food safety and quality standards are maintained throughout

• Report non-conformances noted during shift line patrols

Manage and control all On hold, rejected and released stock.

• Place hold/ reject/release stickers on affected stock
•  Responsible for conducting Internal ASHA Lab Audits
• Support during FSSC 22000 and AIB Audits
• Provide support during trials, commissioning or new projects
• Responsible and accountable for Laboratory specific projects
• Coordinate projects related to improving food safety and quality systems

Qualifications

• Diploma: Food Technology (or equivalent in experience)
• 1-3 Laboratory Experience
• Experience with GC
• Computer Literacy
• Written & Oral communication