Lead QC Technician (PR0806) at Pepsi Bottling Ventures in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Job Description:

Responsibilities/Duties:

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At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation’s largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.

Purpose of Job: The primary purpose of this job is to assure that all products produced meet PCNA specifications. The Lead Lab Technician operates, monitors, and makes adjustments on the blending equipment to assure product quality. Reviews daily records for accuracy, trains new associates, and works with the team to ensure only the highest quality products are manufactured. Other responsibilities include testing water quality, syrup quality, sugar testing, finished product testing, and packaging testing as outlined by PCNA quality procedures and methods, as well as other jobs and duties assigned. The Lead Lab Technician works closely with the QC Supervisor and QC Manager on a daily basis creating a productive and efficient team.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.


• Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly (67%-100%) required to stand.


• Frequently (34%-66%) required to walk.


• Occasionally (0%-33%) required to climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Two Medical Options


• Two Dental Options


• Vision Insurance


• Accidental, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance


• FSA / HSA Accounts


• 401(K), with up to 5% Pepsi Match


• On demand pay advances


• Paid Personal Days after 60 days of employment.


• Paid Vacation Days after 5 months of employment


• 9 Paid Holidays, eligibility begins day 1.


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability


• Legal Plan Access


• Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 a year


• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)


• Opportunities for career growth and development

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EOE M/F/D/V

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.