Lead QC LabTechnician

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Lead QC Lab Technician in Winston-Salem, NC. You will operate, monitor, and adjust blending equipment to assure product quality; test water, syrup, and finished products; review records; and train new associates in a fast-paced lab setting.

Responsibilities include calibration, micro testing, inventory control, and ensuring adherence to PCNA quality procedures. High school diploma and QC experience are preferred; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Basic math and computer skills required.
• Background in chemistry and laboratory environment preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking ability.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to learn and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong training and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust blending equipment to ensure product quality.
• Review daily records for accuracy and train new associates.
• Test water, syrup, sugar, finished product, and packaging quality per PCNA procedures.
• Calibrate equipment and test micro blend parameters.
• Assist QC Supervisor/Manager to maintain production quality and efficiency.
• Organize lab storage and perform housekeeping; assist with CIP verification/setup.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Procedures adherence

Leadership skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years QC experience

Job description

## Lead QC LabTechnicianApply: Myer Lee Dr, Winston Salem, NC: Full time: Posted Today: R-2026-4760**Unbottle YOUR Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!**At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:****CURRENT PBV EMPLOYEE, please** **login to Workday** **to complete the job application. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.****If you are NOT a current employee, please click “Apply” and complete job application.****Job Description****PURPOSE OF THE JOB**The primary purpose of this job is to assure that all products produced meet PCNA specifications. The Lead Lab Technician operates, monitors, and makes adjustments on the blending equipment to assure product quality. Reviews daily records for accuracy, trains new associates, and works with the team to ensure only the highest quality products are manufactured. Other responsibilities include testing water quality, syrup quality, sugar testing, finished product testing, and packaging testing as outlined by PCNA quality procedures and methods, as well as other jobs and duties assigned. The Lead Lab Technician works closely with the QC Supervisor and QC Manager on a daily basis creating a productive and efficient team.**RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES*** Performs micro blend operation.* Tests finished products, packages, water, syrup, and high-fructose corn syrup.* Monitors production lines for beverage quality.* Calibrates equipment.* Testing and treat water* Microbiology collecting, plating, reading and recording* Receives concentrate* Controls lab inventory (Kanban)* Trains new technicians* CIP Verification/Setup/Perform* Organizes storage, perform housekeeping and trash removal* Other duties as assigned.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*** High school or equivalent or three (3) years of quality control experience.* Must have basic math and computer skills.* Background in chemistry and laboratory environment preferred.* Good written and oral communication skills.* Good organizational skills.* Must be able to think analytically.* Good hand eye coordination.* Must be self-motivated with strong initiative.* Must be able to learn and follow establish procedures without deviation.* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.* Must have good training and leadership skills.* Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.**ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS****Mental Functions**Diversified and complex job requiring continuous and sustained mental effort and alertness or very close work requiring constant visual attention.**Physical Functions**Constantly (67%-100%) required to stand. Frequently (34%-66%) required to walk. Occasionally (0%-33%) required to climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.**EQUIPMENT USED**Analytical lab equipment, calculator, computer, microblend, syrup room equipment, water treatment equipment and deaireator.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES**None required.**LANGUAGE SKILLS**Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehends English proficiently.Unfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-800-662-8792 or via e-mail at [e-mail]