Process Operator

PepsiCo; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & lifestyle benefits

Long-term career growth

Job summary

PepsiCo in Wooster, OH is seeking a fast‑paced production team member to monitor process control equipment and adjust systems for safe, efficient operation. You’ll collect plant measurements, report performance data, and help ensure consistent quality across Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work weekends and off shifts. On‑the‑job training and opportunities for long‑term career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Be 18+ years old or older.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays as well as off shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs 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 to work at heights using ladders or lifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process equipment and conditions using process control systems.
• Collect and report plant measurements related to performance and costs.
• Perform analytical checks, adjust controls and operate equipment based on data.
• Determine root causes of deviations using troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, routine repairs, improvements and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Physical strength

Stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Climb/bend/reach

Weekend/holiday work

18+ years old

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $27.35 per hour
• Location: Wooster, OH
• Work Days: 5-7
• Start Time: 11:30 pm
• End Time: 07:30 am

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.