Quality Lab Lead — Beverage QC & Microblend Specialist

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC is seeking a Lead Lab Technician to ensure products meet PCNA specifications. You will operate and adjust blending equipment, review records, train associates, and work with QC staff to maintain quality.

The role includes water, syrup, and product testing and adherence to PCNA quality procedures. Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, testing micro blends, and maintaining lab inventory.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent or three (3) years of quality control experience.
• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Background in chemistry and laboratory environment preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must be able to think analytically.
• Good hand eye coordination.
• Must be self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Must be able to learn and follow establish procedures without deviation.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good training and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs micro blend operation.
• Tests finished products, packages, water, syrup, and high-fructose corn syrup.
• Monitors production lines for beverage quality.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Testing and treat water Microbiology collecting, plating, reading and recording
• Receives concentrate
• Controls lab inventory (Kanban)
• Trains new technicians
• CIP Verification/Setup/Perform
• Organizes storage, perform housekeeping and trash removal
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Initiative

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Learning procedures

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Analytical lab equipment

Calculator

Computer

Job description

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC is seeking a Lead Lab Technician to ensure products meet PCNA specifications. You will operate and adjust blending equipment, review records, train associates, and work with QC staff to maintain quality.

The role includes water, syrup, and product testing and adherence to PCNA quality procedures. Responsibilities include calibrating equipment, testing micro blends, and maintaining lab inventory.