About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, PepsiCo operates in over 200 countries, employing more than 300,000 people globally. The company's Global Foods R&D organization in Plano, Texas, drives innovation in food products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and taste. At PepsiCo, sustainability, innovation, and employee well-being are at the core of everything we do. Joining PepsiCo means becoming part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of snacking and beverages while prioritizing food safety and regulatory excellence.

Role Overview

The Sanitation Technician (Night Shift) position at PepsiCo's Global Foods R&D facility in Plano, Texas, is essential for maintaining impeccable cleanliness and compliance in a fast-paced food innovation environment. Working from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM, you'll directly execute sanitation tasks to uphold food safety standards aligned with SSOPs, AIB, FSSC22000, and FDA regulations. This full-time role offers a salary range of $45,000 to $71,800, with opportunities for growth in a supportive, high-standard setting. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals passionate about food safety in manufacturing or R&D testing centers.

Why This Role Matters

In the food industry, sanitation is the backbone of safety and quality. As a Sanitation Technician, you'll prevent contamination, support product development trials for Retail, Limited Time Offerings, and Trade Call products, and ensure the facility is always audit-ready. Your work enables PepsiCo's R&D teams to innovate without compromise.

Key Responsibilities

This role demands precision and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

• Executing daily sanitation tasks to clean and sanitize equipment, production areas, and facilities per established SSOPs and schedules.
• Preparing sanitation supplies, chemicals, and equipment while monitoring inventory and reporting needs.
• Documenting all activities accurately, performing swabbing programs like ATP, PCS, and PEM, and recording results.
• Supporting internal food safety inspections and promptly addressing issues to maintain compliance.
• Preparing for external audits (AIB, FSSC22000, FDA) and collaborating with product development teams on sanitation needs for trials.
• Working safely with team members to support production runs and adhere to Safety, Sanitation, Food Safety, and Environmental standards.

Operational Impact

Your contributions ensure seamless operations during night shifts, minimizing downtime and upholding PepsiCo's reputation for excellence in food safety.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, candidates should have:

• 1-3 years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing environment or R&D testing center, preferably in the food industry.
• Mechanical aptitude, passion for detail, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexibility for night shifts (6:00 PM – 2:30 AM), weekends, and occasional operational needs.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and ability to work safely in an industrial setting.
• Self-starter mindset with capability to work independently on assigned or self-identified tasks.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Preferred Experience

Prior exposure to food safety audits and chemical handling in a regulated environment is highly valued.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a robust compensation package tailored to support your professional and personal life:

• Salary range of $45,000 - $71,800, adjusted for location, skills, experience, and education.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and insurance options (accident, group legal, life).
• Paid time off eligibility for vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and parental leave.
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to secure your financial future.

Additional Perks

Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for training and development in a state-of-the-art R&D facility.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in employee development through internal training programs, leadership opportunities, and cross-functional exposure. Sanitation Technicians can advance to supervisory roles in quality assurance, food safety management, or operations. With PepsiCo's global footprint, high performers often transition to broader R&D or manufacturing positions, building long-term careers in the food industry.

Professional Development

Access certifications in food safety (e.g., FSSC22000), leadership workshops, and mentorship programs to accelerate your path.

Why Join Us

At PepsiCo in Plano, Texas, you'll work in a cutting-edge Global Foods R&D center, contributing to innovative products enjoyed worldwide. Benefit from a premium work environment emphasizing safety, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. PepsiCo's EEO policy ensures fair consideration regardless of age, race, gender, disability, or veteran status. Night shift premiums and comprehensive benefits make this role rewarding. Be part of a company committed to sustainability and community impact.

Role FAQs

What are the shift hours?

Normal hours are 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM, with occasional flexibility for operational needs and weekends.

Is prior food industry experience required?

Preference for 1-3 years in food manufacturing or R&D, but manufacturing sanitation experience is considered.

What benefits are offered?

Full package including health coverage, PTO, retirement plan, and more, subject to eligibility.

How does PepsiCo support equal opportunity?

We comply with all laws, including Fair Chance Ordinances, and provide EEO resources.

What's the application process?

Apply online; recruiters will discuss salary details based on your qualifications.