Manufacturing Technician - Salts (Liquids)

About the role

PepsiCo is hiring a Manufacturing Technician (Salts) for a 12-month contract position. The role covers executing the production plan and operating assigned equipment while meeting product quality, process and safety standards. It supports the processing and packaging of finished concentrates made to safety and quality specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Operate processing and/or packaging equipment according to standard operating procedures, guides and manuals
• Clean and sanitize equipment following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Inspect materials to ensure they meet specifications for salts and dry part concentrates
• Prepare raw materials and move them from staging to processing areas, which may involve driving forklifts and pallet stackers
• Perform product and package changeovers
• Run SAP transactions for process orders, goods receipt and inventory, manually or with basic automation
• Operate the dust collection system safely and perform basic equipment care, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Carry out 5S, routine cleaning, visual management board updates and record keeping
• Follow GMP, the OE Eight wastes and Kaizen, and comply with the Health and Safety Site System
• Perform ad hoc duties and projects as assigned

Required profile

• NITEC certification or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in the food and beverage industry preferred
• Basic working knowledge of production operations
• Understanding of English, spoken and written

Required skills

• Working knowledge of processing and packaging equipment and basic troubleshooting
• Basic computer skills (email, Word, Excel); SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Knowledge of 5S is an advantage
• Driving a forklift, motorized and manual pallet stacker is an advantage