Lead QC LabTechnician

Pepsi Bottling Ventures; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Lead Lab Technician responsible for ensuring that all products meet PCNA specifications. The role involves operating and calibrating blending equipment, testing water, syrup, and finished products, and reviewing records for accuracy.

You will train new associates, collaborate with the QC Supervisor and Manager, and support a fast-paced beverage production team focused on quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or three 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 and ability to think analytically.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and adjusts blending equipment to ensure product quality.
• Tests water quality, syrup quality, sugar testing, and finished product testing.
• Reviews daily records for accuracy and trains new associates.
• Calibrates equipment and monitors production lines for beverage quality.
• Trains new technicians and supports QC team daily.
• Handles lab inventory and housekeeping tasks as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Analytical lab equipment

Microblend equipment

Water treatment equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Mental Functions

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

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/V

Pepsi 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]