Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $19.25 - $38.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
Job Description
Pepsi Bottling Ventures (PBV) is the nation's largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages, operating across North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware. As a key member of the PepsiCo family, PBV is deeply committed to delivering high-quality products and spreading joy through its home-grown beverage offerings. With a solid reputation for excellence and innovation in the beverage industry, PBV combines local market knowledge with a strong corporate backing to serve communities and customers effectively. The company thrives on developing talent, empowering employees, and fostering an environment where individuals can grow and excel in their careers.
The Lead Lab Technician role at Pepsi Bottling Ventures is a pivotal position dedicated to ensuring that all beverage products meet the highest standards set by PepsiCo North America (PCNA). This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality control within a dynamic production environment. The Lead Lab Technician operates and monitors blending equipment, conducts various quality tests including water, syrup, sugar, and finished product testing, and ensures that all processes align with company quality assurance protocols. This position plays an essential role in upholding the reputation of PBV by maintaining consistency and product integrity across multiple production lines.
In addition to technical duties, the Lead Lab Technician is responsible for training new technicians, supporting quality control leadership, and fostering a collaborative team environment that drives continuous improvement. This role demands proficiency in laboratory procedures, strong analytical thinking, and good communication and organizational skills. Working closely with the Quality Control Supervisor and Manager, the Lead Lab Technician helps to cultivate a productive, efficient, and safety-focused workplace. In sum, this role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about quality assurance and beverage technology to advance their careers within a respected and well-established company.
The Lead Lab Technician role at Pepsi Bottling Ventures is a pivotal position dedicated to ensuring that all beverage products meet the highest standards set by PepsiCo North America (PCNA). This role requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality control within a dynamic production environment. The Lead Lab Technician operates and monitors blending equipment, conducts various quality tests including water, syrup, sugar, and finished product testing, and ensures that all processes align with company quality assurance protocols. This position plays an essential role in upholding the reputation of PBV by maintaining consistency and product integrity across multiple production lines.
In addition to technical duties, the Lead Lab Technician is responsible for training new technicians, supporting quality control leadership, and fostering a collaborative team environment that drives continuous improvement. This role demands proficiency in laboratory procedures, strong analytical thinking, and good communication and organizational skills. Working closely with the Quality Control Supervisor and Manager, the Lead Lab Technician helps to cultivate a productive, efficient, and safety-focused workplace. In sum, this role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about quality assurance and beverage technology to advance their careers within a respected and well-established company.
Job Requirements
- High school or equivalent or three years of quality control experience
- basic math and computer skills
- background in chemistry and laboratory environment preferred
- good written and oral communication skills
- good organizational skills
- analytical thinking ability
- good hand eye coordination
- self-motivated with strong initiative
- ability to learn and follow established procedures without deviation
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- good training and leadership skills
- ability to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- three years of quality control experience preferred
- basic math and computer skills
- background in chemistry and laboratory environment preferred
- good written and oral communication skills
- good organizational skills
- strong analytical thinking
- good hand eye coordination
- self-motivated with strong initiative
- good training and leadership skills
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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