Manufacturing Technician - Liquids

Overview

Work for a global FMCG company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business where employees are recognized and career growth is supported.  

At PepsiCo, you can Dare for Better. You can help build a world where there are more possibilities for more people, no matter what role you hold. Together, we’ll make a positive impact for good. Because when we Dare for Better, we can smile at what’s next. For our careers, families, communities and the planet.

The Manufacturing Technician (Salts) is responsible for executing production plan, task and operate the assigned equipment, inclusive of supporting achievement of production objectives with required standard on product quality, production process and safety.

The selected candidate should have a basic working knowledge to support processing and packaging of finished concentrates that is optimally produced to meet safety and quality specifications.

This role is a 12-month Contract Position.

Responsibilities

What you will be responsible for: 

• Operate assigned processing and/or packaging equipment according to the standardized operating procedures, guides and manual
• Render correct cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Conduct checking and inspection of materials to ensure it meets specifications for processing and production of salts and dry part concentrates
• Prepare raw materials according to the plan and quality specifications
• Move raw materials and batch concentrate from staging area to processing area. This may require driving fork trucks and/or motorized and manual pallet stacker
• Perform product and package change over
• Perform SAP applications for transacting process order, good receipt and inventory
• Operate the system manually or with the aid of basic process automation
• Follow safe operation of dust collection system along with other Safety precautions and Safety criteria
• Perform Basic Equipment Care, troubleshooting and maintenance of the assigned machine to minimize inefficiency
• Perform 5S, routine cleaning for responsible areas
• Practice and adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OE Eight (8) wastes and Continuous improvement (Kaizen) culture
• Perform Visual Management Board update, recording and documentation and maintenance of necessary operational records
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Site System and ensure that a high standard of Health and Safety is always adhered to on site
• Any other ad Hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

What you will need to have:

• NITEC Certification or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in food and beverage industry would be preferred
• Basic working knowledge in production operations

  Technical Competencies

  • Working knowledge of processing and packaging equipment
  • Basic troubleshooting experience
  • Basic Equipment Care experience
  • Basic Computer skills – Email, Word, Excel
  • Knowledge of SAP applications an advantage
  • Knowledge of er5S concept and execution an advantage

  Functional Skills Sets in Safety

  • Adhere to Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedure
  • Follow Company Safety Policy
  • Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment processes
  • Adhere to Chemical Storage and Management processes

  Functional Skills Sets in Quality Assurance

  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety (Housekeeping, personal hygiene, pest control, access control, cleaning facility design)
  • Experience in basic quality checks (visual inspection) and analytical testing
    • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
    • Driving Forklift, motorized and manual pallet stacker an advantage
  • Ability to adhere to Company rules and regulation and values
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all team members
  • Ability to deliver results
  • Self-motivated, proactive and quality oriented
  • Understanding of English language, both spoken and written.