Process Operator

PepsiCo Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a team member at our Rosenberg, TX facility. You will monitor process control systems, collect measurements, and adjust equipment to ensure quality brands reach communities reliably. The role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and working weekends or holidays as needed.

Expect on-the-job training in a high-energy, hands-on environment with opportunities to grow within PepsiCo’s manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Weekend, holiday and off-shift work required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist with or without accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel and stretch for extended periods.
• Able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull and handle products.
• Willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process equipment and conditions using process control and information systems (levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates).
• Collect plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, and costs yields.
• Perform analytical checks, adjust control systems and manually operated equipment based on data.
• Determine root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment performance through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, routine repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand and walk long periods

Weekend work

Work at heights

Climb, bend, reach, stoop

Manual handling of products

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $24.59 per hour
• Location: Rosenberg, TX
• Work Days: various schedules,*must be able to work weekend days
• Start Time: Various shift
• End Time: Various shift

Minimum Qualifications

• You are at least 18 years of age or older
• You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
• You are able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist (e.g. a twin-size mattress) with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant

Monitor process control systems and adjust equipment to produce beloved brands like Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos safely and efficiently. Your technical expertise and problem‑solving ensure consistent quality products reach communities reliably.

What You'll Do

• Monitoring process equipment and conditions using process control and process information systems (e.g., process levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates)
• Collecting and reporting plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, and costs yields
• Performing analytical checks, adjusting control systems, and manually operated equipment based on process and lab data
• Determining root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment performance through use of troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Performing process equipment troubleshooting, routine equipment repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance

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. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & [2] View the PepsiCo EEO Policy.