Lead QC LabTechnician

Suntory; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Lead Lab Technician to ensure products meet PCNA specifications. You will operate blending equipment, monitor quality, and train associates to maintain high standards.

Work with QC leadership to review records, test water and syrup, and oversee laboratory processes and inventory in a fast-paced beverage production environment.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required or three years of quality control experience.
• Basic math and computer skills are required.
• Background in chemistry and laboratory environment preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to think analytically.
• Must have hand-eye coordination and be self-motivated.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures without deviation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs micro blend operations.
• Tests finished products, packages, water, syrup, and high-fructose corn syrup.
• Monitors production lines for beverage quality.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Tests and treats water.
• Collects microbiology samples, plating, reading and recording.
• Receives concentrate and manages lab inventory (Kanban).
• Trains new technicians and supports CIP verification/setup.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Hand-eye coordination

Leadership

Procedural learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Quality control experience

Tools

Lab 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.

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/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]