PepsiCo Hiring Quality Lab Technician – Food Science Apply
Provide quality assurance support for raw materials, in-process mixes, and finished products as assigned. Conduct required analytical testing, inspection, communication, and documentation associated with assigned responsibilities. Work with both in-plant resources and suppliers to effectively communicate and assure control of non-conforming materials.
Job Title: Quality Lab Technician
Location: Danville, Illinois
Req Id: 279625BR
Eligibility Criteria:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a science-related field and/or prior experience in the food industry is preferred, but not required
- Good organizational skills, able to work alone, detail-oriented.
- Good person-to-person, written, and telephone communication skills.
- Team-oriented, with the ability to lead or follow.
- Possess or able to gain technical competence to better understand manufacturing processes and the compliance requirements of a food manufacturer..
- Basic PC skills: Keyboard typing, Web browser, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook.
- Must be able to work a 12-hour (night shift) rotating schedule and be flexible to help maintain coverage
- High School diploma
Job Description
Provide quality assurance support for raw materials, in-process mixes, and finished products as assigned. Conduct required analytical testing, inspection, communication, and documentation associated with assigned responsibilities. Work with both in-plant resources and suppliers to effectively communicate and assure control of non-conforming materials.
โข Inspect and collect samples of incoming raw materials as directed. Capable of minor maneuvering and opening large containers of materials to collect samples.
โข Conduct analytical and physical testing of raw material samples.
โข Monitor supplier certificates of analysis to assure conformance to Quaker specifications, and to match them to the appropriate incoming lots of materials upon receipt
โข Enter quality information into both plant and company computerized programs.
โข Work with plant operations as needed to isolate and secure substandard materials.
โข Conduct basic analytical tests, quality auditing, and quality holds as needed.
โข Maintain and clean lab work areas and equipment; perform basic maintenance of equipment.
โข Perform sensory analysis of materials and finished products.
โข Perform additional sampling and testing as assigned.
โข Perform follow-up inspections of substandard materials or transportation vessels as needed; coordinate the involvement of additional department or plant resources as needed
โข Perform various work assignments in support of department or plant projects.
โข Provide backup, as assigned, to QA personnel responsible for various quality programs.
โข Covid-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment dependent on role and location. For specific information, please discuss role requirements with the recruiter.
Compensation:
- The expected salary range is 43k-46k.
- Long-term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. Benefits subject to elections and eligibility
PepsiCo Hiring Quality Lab
