Operations Technician

PepsiCo Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking candidates for a night-time production/warehouse role in Columbia, MO. The position involves inspecting raw materials, certifying quality, and ensuring finished goods flow safely to stores.

You’ll manage documentation, operate material handling equipment, and assist with basic maintenance throughout your shift. The role requires physical stamina, ability to stand/walk for long periods, and willingness to work weekends and off shifts.

Qualifications

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You will work on weekends, holidays and off shifts.
• You can stand and walk for extended periods with or without accommodation.
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without accommodation.
• You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify raw materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate shipments and maintain all documentation and records.
• Operate material handling equipment and programmable logic controls.
• Assist in basic preventative maintenance and housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Stamina

Physical endurance

Manual dexterity

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $24.88 per hour
• Location: Columbia, MO
• Work Days: Night Shift 3X12 Saturday–Monday, 3x12 7:00 PM Friday–7:30 AM Monday Friday-Sunday, 3X12 PM 7:00 PM Thursday-7:30 AM Sunday Night Shift AWS 4 days on / 4 days off 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Start Time: 7:00 pm
• End Time: 7:30 am

Minimum Qualifications

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
• You can stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation

Inspect and certify raw materials, coordinate finished goods shipments, and operate material handling equipment to keep beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos flowing safely and efficiently to stores and communities.

What You’ll Do

• Complete detailed inspection and certification tests for raw materials and finished goods
• Maintain all documentation and records for materials and finished goods
• Operate various types of material handling equipment and programmable logic controls
• Assist in basic preventative maintenance and general housekeeping as needed

What to Expect

• On-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom training
• High Energy Workplace: On the go for most of the day in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment that involves lifting, bending, and moving product throughout your shift
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits: As a full‑time team member, you’ll be supported with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and opportunities to grow a long‑term career at PepsiCo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Ifyou'dlike more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law [2] Viewthe PepsiCo EEO Policy.