Laboratory Technician – Parow Plant Snacks needed at PepsiCo

Job Overview:

• Responsible for equipment calibration in order to achieve accurate results on both raw materials and finished product testing.
• Use of problem solving skills to resolve burning issues for continuous improvement purposes.
• Collaboratory partner with teams to ensure product send to the market complies with food safety and food quality standards by driving compliance on site.
• Conduct analytical testing for raw material and finished product.
• Data management, trending and reporting.
• Calibrate equipment.
• Stock control of lab chemical & consumables.
• Participate quarterly with regards to the On -site proficiency tests.
• Ensure compliance to Q&FS, EHS, Legal & other company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement through various projects and partnering with relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve burning issues using problem solving techniques.
• Drive QFS culture and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma: Food Technology/Biotechnology (or equivalent in experience)
• 1 year Laboratory Experience
• Data management
• Computer Literacy
• Written & Oral communication