Quality Control Technician Jobs at PepsiCo with Visa Sponsorship
Quality Control Technician jobs at PepsiCo are available across its manufacturing and distribution network to maintain food safety and product standards. The company has an established process for sponsoring work visas in this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with the right technical credentials.
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Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to standards. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies. Performs periodic sampling of products as they are being bottled/canned to ensure continuous meeting of standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, freshness dating, and container integrity. Records test data and communicates modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate any irregularities. May be required to periodically deep clean and sanitize blending/filling equipment and production lines.
This job may require lifting/carrying cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly over 10-12 hour period and continuous standing and walking, manipulating and handling product samples while sitting.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Perform tests and use special equipment to ensure package and product quality
- Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area during and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Follow process guidelines and expedite quality concerns to management
- Work with production/maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records tests performed and results
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with audit compliance (e.g., monitoring, documentation, variance explanation, etc.)
- Experience with product changeovers (e.g., CIP, flavor changes, sanitizing, setting formulas, etc.)
- Experience operating testing instruments (e.g., Carbo Qc, HPLC, Densitometers, Water Testing, etc.)
- Experience following standards of operations (SOPs) (e.g., following procedures, etc.)
- Experience calibrating instruments (e.g., making adjustments to ensure accurate measurement, etc.)
- Experience with microbiology (e.g., product sensitivity, Category 3 and Category 4 products, etc.)
- Experience with reverse osmosis/water treatment systems (e.g., permeated technology, etc.)
- Experience with cooling/ammonia systems (e.g., able to trouble shoot and maintain, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., general trouble shooting, cleaning and reassembly, etc.)
- Experience with sensory testing (e.g., taste, odor, appearance vs. reference sample, etc.)
- Experience with basic chemistry (e.g., titrator, pH, dosing, graduated cylinders, mixing, etc.)
- Experience with food safety (e.g., AIB certification, operations prerequisite programs, UP lights, etc.)
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Compensation: $29.70 / hour
Additional Details: The anticipated closing date is
INTRODUCTION
Position operates equipment that blends raw materials to create beverage products to exact specifications. Position is responsible for weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients to standards. Performs routine tests to ensure resulting mixture meets specified properties and consistencies. Performs periodic sampling of products as they are being bottled/canned to ensure continuous meeting of standards including product quality, fill levels, labeling, freshness dating, and container integrity. Records test data and communicates modifications to the manufacturing process to eliminate any irregularities. May be required to periodically deep clean and sanitize blending/filling equipment and production lines.
This job may require lifting/carrying cases weighing 20-45 pounds repeatedly over 10-12 hour period and continuous standing and walking, manipulating and handling product samples while sitting.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
- Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
- Perform tests and use special equipment to ensure package and product quality
- Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
- Clean equipment and area during and after shift
- Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
- Follow process guidelines and expedite quality concerns to management
- Work with production/maintenance as necessary
- Keep daily records tests performed and results
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 years or older
HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with audit compliance (e.g., monitoring, documentation, variance explanation, etc.)
- Experience with product changeovers (e.g., CIP, flavor changes, sanitizing, setting formulas, etc.)
- Experience operating testing instruments (e.g., Carbo Qc, HPLC, Densitometers, Water Testing, etc.)
- Experience following standards of operations (SOPs) (e.g., following procedures, etc.)
- Experience calibrating instruments (e.g., making adjustments to ensure accurate measurement, etc.)
- Experience with microbiology (e.g., product sensitivity, Category 3 and Category 4 products, etc.)
- Experience with reverse osmosis/water treatment systems (e.g., permeated technology, etc.)
- Experience with cooling/ammonia systems (e.g., able to trouble shoot and maintain, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., general trouble shooting, cleaning and reassembly, etc.)
- Experience with sensory testing (e.g., taste, odor, appearance vs. reference sample, etc.)
- Experience with basic chemistry (e.g., titrator, pH, dosing, graduated cylinders, mixing, etc.)
- Experience with food safety (e.g., AIB certification, operations prerequisite programs, UP lights, etc.)
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Compensation: $29.70 / hour
Additional Details: The anticipated closing date is
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Get your food safety credentials verified early
PCQI certification and HACCP training are screening criteria at PepsiCo, not optional extras. Having these documented and ready before you apply signals you're plant-floor ready, which matters when hiring managers are weighing sponsorship overhead against candidate readiness.
Target plant locations with active hiring cycles
PepsiCo's manufacturing footprint spans dozens of states, and sponsorship activity tends to concentrate where production demand is highest. Filtering open roles by facility type, such as beverage versus snack plants, helps you find postings where QC hiring is most consistent.
Understand how TN status applies to this role
If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, the TN visa category can support Quality Control Technician positions when the role aligns with a qualifying USMCA occupation. Confirm the specific job duties in the posting map to a recognized TN category before your offer stage.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting an offer
PepsiCo's HR process for QC roles typically flows through its operations division, not a centralized immigration team. Confirm during the offer stage whether sponsorship covers H-1B filing only or includes future PERM-based Green Card support, since that distinction affects your long-term planning.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by visa type
QC Technician postings at PepsiCo don't always advertise sponsorship explicitly. Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers by role and visa type so you're applying to positions where your specific visa category has been used before.
Align your resume to GMP and SQF audit language
PepsiCo QC roles reference Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Food standards in USCIS H-1B specialty occupation petitions. Your resume should mirror that language precisely, since both hiring managers and immigration counsel use it to build the specialty occupation case for your petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PepsiCo sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Control Technicians?
Yes, PepsiCo does sponsor H-1B visas for Quality Control Technician roles. Because H-1B classification requires demonstrating specialty occupation status, the offer letter and job description need to clearly establish that the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as food science, chemistry, or microbiology. Positions with vague degree requirements are harder to support under H-1B.
How do I apply for Quality Control Technician jobs at PepsiCo?
Applications go through PepsiCo's careers portal, where you can filter by job function and location. Roles are posted at the facility level, so searching by plant region increases your chances of finding active openings. Migrate Mate also aggregates PepsiCo QC postings with visa sponsorship filters, which helps you identify which specific listings align with your visa category before applying.
Which visa types are commonly used for Quality Control Technician roles at PepsiCo?
H-1B is the most common pathway for degree-holding international candidates. F-1 OPT and CPT are used earlier in a candidate's career, often for recent food science or chemistry graduates. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals when the role maps to a qualifying USMCA occupation. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship is possible after an initial nonimmigrant period, typically through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications does PepsiCo expect for Quality Control Technician roles?
Most QC Technician postings at PepsiCo list a bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biology, or a related field as a requirement. Practical experience with HACCP, GMP compliance, and statistical process control tools like SPC software is commonly expected. PCQI certification strengthens your profile, particularly for roles at facilities subject to FDA Food Safety Modernization Act oversight.
How do I know how long the sponsorship process will take at PepsiCo?
For H-1B, USCIS standard processing runs several months, and PepsiCo like most large employers files in the April cap season for an October 1 start. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer needs to file before your OPT authorization expires. PERM labor certification for Green Card sponsorship typically adds 12 to 24 months before the I-140 petition stage, depending on DOL processing backlogs.