Process Operator Lead - Foods

PepsiCo Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PepsiCo, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a dedicated production operator to monitor process equipment and ensure safe, high‑quality production of Lay's, Doritos and Cheetos. Evening shifts require weekend work, with a high‑energy environment focused on efficiency and reliability.

You will report measurements, participate in troubleshooting, and assist with routine maintenance and improvements. Training is provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and long‑term career growth.

Qualifications

• Monitor process equipment and conditions to ensure safety and quality.
• Collect and report plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, and costs.
• Perform analytical checks and adjust control systems based on data.
• Identify root causes of deviations through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Perform routine maintenance and improvements on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process equipment and conditions using process control systems.
• Collect and report plant measurements related to performance and quality.
• Perform analytical checks and adjust control systems based on data.
• Identify root causes of deviations and perform troubleshooting.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.

Skills

Process monitoring

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Process control systems

Measurement tools

Job description

Quick Look

• Pay: $33.07 per hour
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Work Days: Tues - Sat
• Start Time: 6:00 pm
• End Time: 2:30 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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, 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 / Age

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.

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