Laboratory Technician

Intern : Laboratory Technician – Brakpan, GautengR

• Posted todayJob DescriptionOverviewAbout PepsiCoPepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than countries and territories around the world.

PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in

PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

For more information, visitResponsibilitiesAnalytical and product quality testing, inspection and testing of raw materials and verification of incoming and receiving documentation.Responsible for equipment calibration when used in order to determine accurate information.

In addition, day to day lab analysis.Responsible for analytical and product quality tests i.e Seasoning, moisture, oil analysis.Responsible for inspection and testing of raw materials and verification of incoming and receiving documentation.Responsible for analytical and product quality tests of In Market Testing.Attending daily Sensory Evaluation meetings for processing and packaging.Investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions.Ongoing trouble shooting to identify possible causes of problems and to improve quality results and accuracy of data.Feedback results on shifts to frontline with respect to opportunities and possible corrective action.Ensure all data is captured on DQ and results communicated.Conduct Allergen swabbing including managing and supporting all foreign objects and customer complaints on the line.Calibration and maintenance of all equipment.Control of stock requirements.Documentation auditing and data analysis.Responsible and accountable for Laboratory specific projects.Coordinate projects related to improving quality and quality systems.HACCP monitoring.To ensure that AIB, food safety and quality standards are maintained throughout.Manage and control all on hold, rejected and released stock.Responsible for conducting Internal ASHA Lab Audits and active involvement and preparation in External ASHA IPS Audits.QualificationsDiploma : Biotechnology and Food Technology (or equivalent in experience).

Integrityputer Literacy.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act

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