Quality Technician

Description

Overview: **CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT** At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of our company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating moments of joy through food and beverages, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity—creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and generate lasting impact in the communities we serve. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact—both in your career and in the world around you. Responsibilities: **The Opportunity** * Responsible for executing and controlling routine Quality laboratory activities to meet Food Quality and Safety requirements within the budgeted expense limits. Perform mandatory procedures for product release and material analyses. * Provide technical\-analytical support to the Motor. * Ensure compliance with the Food Quality and Safety Policy. * Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health, and Environment Policy. **Your Impact** **Quality Technician Responsibilities \- Process Facilitators*** Be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Good Laboratory Practices \- GLP program. * Perform and support the Motor in raw material and finished product analyses. * Monitor Quality qualifications and procedures. * Be responsible for preparing culture media for incubation, material sterilization processes, interpretation of microbial counts (CFU), and compilation of results. * Be responsible for addressing non\-conformities related to out\-of\-specification analyses for materials. * Inspect and perform cleaning of laboratory equipment. * Inspect and perform cleaning of *online* measurement equipment (MM55/FL710\). * Prepare and standardize chemical solutions used in analyses. * Purchase and manage inventory of chemical products, laboratory supplies, office supplies, and cleaning supplies. * Control departmental expenses (budget). * Monitor plant pest control activities. * Purchase and send laboratory equipment for maintenance. * Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly controlled chemical product reports from the plant to the Federal and Military Police. Qualifications: **Who Are We Looking For?** Chemistry Technician / Quality Technician / Nutrition Technician / Food Technician If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. What Can You Expect From Us? At PepsiCo, we aim to reward your performance and dedication in the best possible way—always caring for your holistic well\-being. That’s why we offer: * Competitive compensation, with fixed and variable components enabling you to achieve your financial goals. * A flexibility program allowing you to better balance your personal and professional life by adapting your work schedule to your lifestyle. * Benefits such as insurance, telemedicine, and medical check\-ups—so you can always stay in optimal health. * Through our Executive Car Benefit, you may choose between a company car—including fuel and maintenance support—or a transportation allowance (available only for managerial levels L10\+). * A Well\-Being Program featuring diverse initiatives throughout the year to promote greater balance for your physical, mental, and holistic health \-. * Programs supporting your financial well\-being and helping you achieve your goals at every life stage: Financial Well\-Being Program, Savings Account, Savings Fund, and Private Pension Plan. * Recognition programs celebrating success—including tenure, behaviors, leadership, life milestones, and more. * And because your family matters to us too, we extend benefits such as our Well\-Being Line, partnerships and discounts, scholarship programs for your children, and various life\-stage assistance plans. At PepsiCo, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and building a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals—regardless of how we look, where we come from, or whom we love—have their voices heard. We provide equal employment opportunities and consider all candidates for all positions without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, or disability. Chemistry Technician / Quality Technician / Nutrition Technician / Food Technician