R&D Food Process Technician - Flexible Shifts & Impact

PepsiCo Inc.; Plano (AL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking an experienced operator to provide hands-on support in our Plano Process Lab and Dallas Technology Process Center. You will run a variety of food processing equipment, document results, and collaborate with product development teams to achieve project goals.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing or an R&D testing environment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work off shifts and weekends. Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing/production or R&D testing, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience with food processing equipment, production, and/or test systems.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot food processing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work off-shifts/weekends and flex between Plano and Dallas (Technology Process Center).
• Excellent teamwork and effective written/verbal communication; safe work in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for R&D product development teams.
• Operate food processing equipment in Plano Process Lab or Dallas Technology Process Center.
• Collaborate with R&D engineers/scientists to meet test objectives.
• Minimize downtime to meet daily development goals; delegate tasks as needed.
• Sanitize lines and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Maintain accurate run data, safety and quality records.

Skills

3+ years manufacturing/production

Food processing equipment

Set up and troubleshoot

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Technical Degree

Job description

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking an experienced operator to provide hands-on support in our Plano Process Lab and Dallas Technology Process Center. You will run a variety of food processing equipment, document results, and collaborate with product development teams to achieve project goals.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing or an R&D testing environment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work off shifts and weekends. Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential to success.