Process Operator - Foods

PepsiCo•Jonesboro, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Operator monitors process control systems and adjusts equipment to safely and efficiently produce PepsiCo food products, including Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos. The role uses technical knowledge and problem-solving to help ensure consistent product quality and reliable production. The position includes hands-on and classroom on-the-job training. It is based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and is scheduled Friday through Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The work takes place in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, with activity and movement for most of the shift.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Work weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
Lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Stand and walk for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work at heights using ladders or lifts to access plant areas.

Responsibilities

Monitor process equipment and conditions using process control and process information systems, including process levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates.
Collect and report plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, and cost 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.