Laboratory Technician- Prospecton Plant Snacks

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Durban, South Africa
Posted on Feb 13, 2026

Laboratory Technician- Prospecton Plant Snacks

Job Locations ZA-NL-Durban
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 5 hours ago(13.2.2026 2:31 AM)
Req ID
2026-433520
# of Openings
1
Job Function
Supply Chain
Relocation
Yes - Standard

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: Responsible for equipment calibration on shift to determine accurate information, In addition, day to day lab analysis.

Calibration of lab equipment:

  • Scales, NMR, Auto titrator , FTIR, pH Meter, etc

Reports equipment deviations to Lab supervisor and trouble shooting

  • Conduct troubleshooting for out of specification: analytical results, equipment

Control of stock requirements

  • Weekly stock take and reporting stock level to supervisor

Responsible for routine sampling and testing of incoming materials, WIP and finished goods

  • Incoming Potatoes, oil, seasoning – document results and labelling of stock with release or reject stickers
  • Capturing of results on system

Conducts product quality tests and investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions.

  • Seasoning, weigh control checks, packet quality assessment, case counts, date code checks during the shift
  • Ensure all data reports are completed and the results communicated at the end of each shift
  • Oversee hourly process Weaklink results to ensure that plant runs according to standard
  • Attend daily Quality Wall meetings – process and packaging.
  • Ensure adherence to: all procedures and policies, analytical testing methods, ASHA requirements

Conducts Line inspections.

  • ATP swabs, Allergen swabbing including managing and supporting all foreign objects management on the line

HACCP monitoring and filing of records

  • Check completion of HACCP records

Ensure that AIB, food safety and quality standards are maintained throughout

  • Report non-conformances noted during shift line patrols

Manage and control all On hold, rejected and released stock.

  • Place hold/ reject/release stickers on affected stock
  • Responsible for conducting Internal ASHA Lab Audits
  • Support during FSSC 22000 and AIB Audits
  • Provide support during trials, commissioning or new projects
  • Responsible and accountable for Laboratory specific projects
  • Coordinate projects related to improving food safety and quality systems

Qualifications

  • Diploma: Food Technology (or equivalent in experience)
  • 1-3 Laboratory Experience
  • Experience with GC
  • Computer Literacy
  • Written & Oral communication

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

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