Laboratory Technician (Temporary)

Overview About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. Responsibilities Job Overview: 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. Key deliverables Responsible for equipment calibration on shift in order 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 and Oral communication “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act" Job Overview: 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. Key deliverables Responsible for equipment calibration on shift in order 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 Diploma: Food Technology (or equivalent in experience) 1-3 Laboratory Experience Experience with GC Computer Literacy Written and Oral communication “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"