Process Operator - Foods

PepsiCo; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Career growth

On-the-job training

Job summary

PepsiCo in Frankfort, Indiana, is seeking a plant technician to monitor process equipment and ensure safe, efficient operation of lines producing Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos. You’ll collect plant measurements, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance to uphold quality standards.

On-the-job training and a fast-paced environment are expected, with opportunities for long-term career growth and competitive benefits. Weekend, holiday, and off-shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays/off-shift as required.
• Monitors process control systems and adjusts equipment to maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process equipment and conditions using process control systems.
• Collect and report plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, and costs.
• Perform analytical checks, adjust control systems, and operate equipment based on data.
• Determine root causes of deviations through troubleshooting and RCA.
• Perform routine maintenance and equipment repairs.

Skills

Process monitoring

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Job description

Minimum QualificationsYou are at least 18 years of age or olderYou will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shiftYou are able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist (e.g. a twin-size mattress) with or without a reasonable accommodationYou are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodationYou are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodationYou are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodationYou are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plantMonitor 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 DoMonitoring 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 yieldsPerforming analytical checks, adjusting control systems, and manually operated equipment based on process and lab dataDetermining root causes of deviations in process, product or equipment performance through use of troubleshooting and Root Cause AnalysisPerforming process equipment troubleshooting, routine equipment repairs, improvements and preventative maintenanceWhat to ExpectOn-the-Job Training: Learn the role through hands-on and classroom trainingHigh 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 shiftHealth & 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 IdentityOur 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.