Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

PepsiCo•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. In this role you will perform routine analytical and physical tests to ensure resulting finished products and packaging meets PepsiCo standards. Additionally you will work closely with production and perform a wide variety of tasks such as product testing, raw material inspection, finished good inspection, sanitation inspection, and creating finished good or packaging holds.

Requirements

High School diploma required
1+ year of experience with documentation, written procedures/SOPs, and recordkeeping.
1+ year of experience performing calculations, measurements, and unit conversions.
1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
1–2 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor the production lines for quality issues
Complete analytical testing on finished products using various scientific methods
Ensure compliance to food safety standards by performing audits and inspections
Collect and plate routine micro samples from ingredients, water, and equipment surfaces
Perform review of production paperwork for compliance
Complete routine lab equipment calibration and maintenance
Manage non-conforming finished products/ incoming materials
Create and train frontline and salaried staff on new SOPs
Conduct quality related trainings with front line associates
Participate in Lean Six Sigma/TPM initiatives
Provide support to new product innovation projects
Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs