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.
• Inspect and collect samples of incoming raw materials as directed. Capable of minor maneuvering and opening large containers of materials to collect samples.
• Conduct analytical and physical testing of raw material samples.
• Monitor supplier certificates of analysis to assure conformance to Quaker specifications, and to match them to the appropriate incoming lots of materials upon receipt
• Enter quality information into both plant and company computerized programs.
• Work with plant operations as needed to isolate and secure substandard materials.
• Conduct basic analytical tests, quality auditing, and quality holds as needed.
• Maintain and clean lab work areas and equipment; perform basic maintenance of equipment.
• Perform sensory analysis of materials and finished products.
• Perform additional sampling and testing as assigned.
• Perform follow-up inspections of substandard materials or transportation vessels as needed; coordinate the involvement of additional department or plant resources as needed
• Perform various work assignments in support of department or plant projects.
• Provide backup, as assigned, to QA personnel responsible for various quality programs.
• 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
