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Overview:
Join Bluebird Foods Ltd – A Leader in Salty Snacks !
Proudly part of New Zealand for over 70 years, Bluebird Foods Ltd is the home of some of the country’s most loved and trusted snack brands, including Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties, and Cheetos. As part of the global PepsiCo family, we offer the opportunity to work with iconic brands, grow your career and make a positive impact for our people, communities and the planet. At PepsiCo, we Dare for Better - together, we create more possibilities and a brighter future.
We’re looking for a Central Lab Technician to join our Wiri team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining Bluebird’s high-quality and food-safe products by supporting quality control systems and performing analytical tests to keep our manufacturing processes on spec. You’ll also provide hands-on support to production lines on a rotating shift basis, helping ensure every snack meets the standards our customers love and trust.
Details
Location: Wiri, Manukau
Shift: Weekend Day Shift
Hours: Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 7pm / Monday - 7am to 3.30pm
Position: Fixed Term Contract
Selection Process: Formal Interview - Online Assessment - Background and Pre Employment Medical Checks – Decision
Responsibilities:
Perform analytical testing on products and raw materials to ensure specification compliance.
Maintain and verify laboratory and online analytical equipment.
Manage non-conforming product, Critical Control Point checks and sanitation verification.
Deliver QFS training and uphold ASHA and QSHA program requirements.
Support audits, complaints investigations, and trend analysis.
Champion quality and food safety on shift, providing on-line support as needed.
Qualifications:
Diploma/Degree in Food Science or B.Tech (Food) with relevant experience in the food industry.
Strong understanding of processes, raw materials, and packaging systems.
Excellent technical, analytical, and writing skills with strong numeracy and literacy.
Proficient in quality systems, document control, and computer applications.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative with strong planning and organizational abilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and across functions.
For you
We offer a competitive benefits package
Health and Wellness Programs
Professional Development Programs
Global Career Opportunities
About us
PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo’s Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo’s website www.pepsico.com.au
Overview:
Join Bluebird Foods Ltd – A Leader in Salty Snacks !
Proudly part of New Zealand for over 70 years, Bluebird Foods Ltd is the home of some of the country’s most loved and trusted snack brands, including Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties, and Cheetos. As part of the global PepsiCo family, we offer the opportunity to work with iconic brands, grow your career and make a positive impact for our people, communities and the planet. At PepsiCo, we Dare for Better - together, we create more possibilities and a brighter future.
We’re looking for a Central Lab Technician to join our Wiri team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining Bluebird’s high-quality and food-safe products by supporting quality control systems and performing analytical tests to keep our manufacturing processes on spec. You’ll also provide hands-on support to production lines on a rotating shift basis, helping ensure every snack meets the standards our customers love and trust.
Details
Location: Wiri, Manukau
Shift: Weekend Day Shift
Hours: Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 7pm / Monday - 7am to 3.30pm
Position: Fixed Term Contract
Selection Process: Formal Interview - Online Assessment - Background and Pre Employment Medical Checks – Decision
Responsibilities:
Perform analytical testing on products and raw materials to ensure specification compliance.
Maintain and verify laboratory and online analytical equipment.
Manage non-conforming product, Critical Control Point checks and sanitation verification.
Deliver QFS training and uphold ASHA and QSHA program requirements.
Support audits, complaints investigations, and trend analysis.
Champion quality and food safety on shift, providing on-line support as needed.
Qualifications:
Diploma/Degree in Food Science or B.Tech (Food) with relevant experience in the food industry.
Strong understanding of processes, raw materials, and packaging systems.
Excellent technical, analytical, and writing skills with strong numeracy and literacy.
Proficient in quality systems, document control, and computer applications.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative with strong planning and organizational abilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and across functions.
For you
We offer a competitive benefits package
Health and Wellness Programs
Professional Development Programs
Global Career Opportunities
About us
PepsiCo is dedicated to sustainability with initiatives like EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. We foster innovation and empower employees to make a meaningful impact through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). Join us to shape the future of food and beverages with a focus on sustainability.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo’s Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo’s website www.pepsico.com.au
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