Beverage Quality Control Technician

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a production line operator to blend, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients for beverage products, monitor quality, record data, and maintain equipment. You will follow SOPs, perform tests with calibration instruments, and ensure safety and product integrity across shifts.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 20–45 lb, stand for long periods, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to perform heavy lifting.
• Experience with audit/compliance and SOPs is preferred.
• Experience operating measurement and testing instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency.
• Perform tests and use equipment to ensure package and product quality.
• Record test data and communicate modifications to processes.
• Maintain clean work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Regular, reliable attendance and cooperation with teams.

Skills

Audit compliance

Product changeovers

Testing instruments

SOP adherence

Instrument calibration

Microbiology knowledge

Water treatment systems

Cooling/ammonia systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Sensory testing

Basic chemistry

Food safety

Tools

Carbo Qc

HPLC

Densitometers

Water testing

Job description

PepsiCo in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a production line operator to blend, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients for beverage products, monitor quality, record data, and maintain equipment. You will follow SOPs, perform tests with calibration instruments, and ensure safety and product integrity across shifts.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift 20–45 lb, stand for long periods, and reliable attendance.