Process Operator - Foods

PepsiCo • York, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Operator monitors process control systems and adjusts equipment to safely and efficiently produce food products, including Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos. The role uses technical knowledge and problem-solving to support consistent product quality and reliable production.

The position is based in York, Pennsylvania, pays $28.86 per hour, and is scheduled Friday through Tuesday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Work includes hands-on operation and monitoring of process equipment, troubleshooting, routine repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance. On-the-job training includes classroom and hands-on instruction. The workplace is fast-paced and physically active, with employees on the go for most of the day and moving product throughout their shift.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Work weekends, holidays, and off shifts as required.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access plant areas.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process equipment and conditions using process control and information systems, including levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates.
• Collect and report plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, costs, and yields.
• Perform analytical checks and adjust control systems and manually operated equipment based on process and laboratory data.
• Troubleshoot deviations in process, product, or equipment performance and determine root causes using Root Cause Analysis.
• Troubleshoot process equipment and perform routine repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Meaningful benefits
• Opportunities to grow a long-term career at PepsiCo
• On-the-job hands-on and classroom training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed