Laboratory Assistant

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. 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, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Prepares test samples of materials used in production, components, etc. and conducts physical and/or chemical tests to ensure conformity to established specifications. Normally reports to Laboratory Supervisor.
• Documented and managed quality processes and information
• Sample and perform routine tests on raw wheat, in-process samples and finished/packed flour
• Assist in preparations for internal and external audits and closing findings timeously
• Follow good manufacturing practices and Good Laboratory Practices
• Make sure every analysis result is within the product specification, record test results, prepare detailed reports, charts and graphs for management and production teams
• Compile the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for every product batch packed
• Operate, calibrate, clean and maintain lab instruments ensure proper functioning
• Do the baking tests on a daily basis to check the quality of the flour
• Assist in resolving customer complaints
• Resolve variations and deviations
• Monitor product quality, troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions with mill and production staff
• Follow food safety procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP) for all the equipment in the Lab
• Receive, log, store and track samples from various stages of the milling process
• Conduct end of shelf-life testing of the products
• Conduct microbiology testing and environment monitoring
• Monitoring milling, production areas and ensuring sanitation protocols are followed
• Monitor pest control programme
• Assist with line monitoring and site internal inspections

Qualifications
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in the Laboratory within a food manufacturing environment
• National Diploma in Food Technology/Biotechnology or equivalent

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"