Line Chemist At Pepsico | 0 to 2 years of experience | science or agriculture Vacancy
SC QC Associate - Line Chemist
Overview
Performs routine analytical on-line testing to ensure that finished beverage product meets specifications
Responsibilities
Perform routine analytical on-line testing in compliance with the predetermined Manufacturing sampling plan to ensure the product meets specifications.
Running proportioning equipment (mixers) and maintaining accurate records
Monitor, test, and record quality parameters (Brix, CO2, Acidity, etc.) as per Manufacturing sampling plan and make proper adjustment as necessary to ensure product quality meet specifications.
Monitor the performance of returnable glass lines visual inspectors, electronic bottle inspection to ensure foreign matters elimination.
Take proper corrective action to eliminate or minimize non-conformances and ensure process consistency and accuracy.
Perform necessary adjustments to product batches and other processes when out of normal operating conditions are experienced.
Use analytical instrumentation such as Carbo-QC, Densitometer, pH meter, Refractometer, Torque tester, secure seal tester, etc. Logging and tracking of on-line samples testing Place all products and packages that fall outside quality ranges on hold for further testing or evaluation.
Lead lines sanitation and deep cleaning duties based on master sanitation plan and when needed and ensures hygienic condition of production lines before star-up and during production.
Ensure micro samples are taken from production lines as per microbiological sampling plan.
Meet plant agreed quality targets related to production lines based on monthly G3D results.
Meet agreed M&W program targets in terms of ingredient loss.
Ensure safe operation in his area of concern.
Ensure producing safe products and applying key food safety attributes in his area of concern.
Assume other duties as assigned by area management.
Qualifications
degree in science or agriculture from recognized university.
0 to 2 years’ experience in quality operations, in field of food industries will be an added value.
Strong communication skills
Handling multitasks at the same time.
Ability to work under stress
Good command on MS package
Acceptable written and spoken English
Ability to make quick decisions and work in a fast-paced environment
Basic understanding of a laboratory environment
Ability to work nights and weekends