PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throu...
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Job Overview:
- Responsible for equipment calibration on shift to determine accurate information, In addition, day to day lab analysis.
Calibration of lab equipment:
- Scales, NMR, Auto titrator , FTIR, pH Meter, etc
Reports equipment deviations to Lab supervisor and trouble shooting
- Conduct troubleshooting for out of specification: analytical results, equipment
Control of stock requirements
- Weekly stock take and reporting stock level to supervisor
Responsible for routine sampling and testing of incoming materials, WIP and finished goods
- Incoming Potatoes, oil, seasoning – document results and labelling of stock with release or reject stickers
- Capturing of results on system
Conducts product quality tests and investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions.
- Seasoning, weigh control checks, packet quality assessment, case counts, date code checks during the shift
- Ensure all data reports are completed and the results communicated at the end of each shift
- Oversee hourly process Weaklink results to ensure that plant runs according to standard
- Attend daily Quality Wall meetings – process and packaging.
- Ensure adherence to: all procedures and policies, analytical testing methods, ASHA requirements
Conducts Line inspections.
- ATP swabs, Allergen swabbing including managing and supporting all foreign objects management on the line
HACCP monitoring and filing of records
- Check completion of HACCP records
Ensure that AIB, food safety and quality standards are maintained throughout
- Report non-conformances noted during shift line patrols
Manage and control all On hold, rejected and released stock.
- Place hold/ reject/release stickers on affected stock
- Responsible for conducting Internal ASHA Lab Audits
- Support during FSSC 22000 and AIB Audits
- Provide support during trials, commissioning or new projects
- Responsible and accountable for Laboratory specific projects
- Coordinate projects related to improving food safety and quality systems
Qualifications
- Diploma: Food Technology (or equivalent in experience)
- 1-3 Laboratory Experience
- Experience with GC
- Computer Literacy
- Written & Oral communication