Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift (Food Manufacturing)

PepsiCo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a quality-focused technician for second shift (2:30pm–11:00pm) in Indianapolis, IN. You will perform routine analytical and physical tests on finished products, inspect raw materials, and support sanitation and documentation to ensure PepsiCo standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring production lines for quality issues, conducting audits, maintaining lab equipment, and contributing to Lean Six Sigma/TPM initiatives while collaborating with frontline staff on new SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in food manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1+ year of experience with documentation, written procedures/SOPs, and recordkeeping.
• 1+ year of experience performing calculations, measurements, and unit conversions.
• 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• This role is a second shift position (2:30pm- 11:00pm) Monday – Friday. Rotating weekend coverage scheduled every 3rd weekend (12:00pm - 12:00am)
• Monitor the production lines for quality issues
• Complete analytical testing on finished products using various scientific methods
• Ensure compliance to food safety standards by performing audits and inspections
• Collect and plate routine micro samples from ingredients, water, and equipment surfaces
• Perform review of production paperwork for compliance
• Complete routine lab equipment calibration and maintenance
• Manage non-conforming finished products/ incoming materials
• Create and train frontline and salaried staff on new SOPs
• Conduct quality related trainings with front line associates
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma/TPM initiatives
• Provide support to new product innovation projects
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs

Skills

Quality testing

Analytical methods

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a quality-focused technician for second shift (2:30pm–11:00pm) in Indianapolis, IN. You will perform routine analytical and physical tests on finished products, inspect raw materials, and support sanitation and documentation to ensure PepsiCo standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring production lines for quality issues, conducting audits, maintaining lab equipment, and contributing to Lean Six Sigma/TPM initiatives while collaborating with frontline staff on new SOPs.