Packaging Automation Line Technician

Frito-Lay•South Chesterfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Sabra as a Packaging Automation Line Technician Picture this: the line starts humming, the HMI lights up, and your settings bring everything into perfect sync. At Sabra, you’ll set up and run automated packaging equipment and statistical scales so every cup that leaves our floor meets our quality bar. Start with us and grow your career here—or across our parent company, PepsiCo. A day in the life Prepare and operate assigned packaging machinery and statistical scales to achieve optimal throughput and quality. Dial in parameters on the HMI computer monitor—or make manual adjustments with switches, dials, levers, and knobs—to keep equipment in spec. Load labels, corrugate, and glue into the machines to sustain smooth operations. Perform manual changeovers on equipment, including the Quadrel Labeler and Douglas Casepacker. Document production, equipment tests, and quality checks on designated forms. Visually verify interior and exterior equipment cleanliness following manual cleaning and COP tank sanitation processes. Join pass-down/shift-change huddles to exchange updates on recipes, cleaning status, production progress, and equipment issues. Plan start/stop timing and calculate raw material needs to achieve shift targets. Work environment and physical expectations Comfortable working in hot or cold areas, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts as needed. Capable of climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and stretching for extended periods, and repeatedly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and handling product— with or without a reasonable accommodation. What you bring Age 18 or older. Availability to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts. Mechanical aptitude; 1+ year of machine operation experience in a high-speed manufacturing setting is a strong indicator of success. Basic math skills; ability to read and write in English. Benefits and perks 401(k) contribution Health, dental and vision insurance Financial support to help obtain a degree Company discounts and perks Grow here We’re investing in you. This role can unlock future opportunities within Sabra and across PepsiCo. Simple application Our application takes about 20–25 minutes on any device. We want to get you to an interview—not put you through hoops. Keep an eye on your email and we’ll handle the rest. Compliance notices All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity 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. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & View the PepsiCo EEO Policy .

Requirements

Age 18 or older.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts.
Mechanical aptitude; 1+ year of machine operation experience in a high-speed manufacturing setting is a strong indicator of success.
Basic math skills; ability to read and write in English.

Responsibilities

Prepare and operate assigned packaging machinery and statistical scales to achieve optimal throughput and quality.
Dial in parameters on the HMI computer monitor—or make manual adjustments with switches, dials, levers, and knobs—to keep equipment in spec.
Load labels, corrugate, and glue into the machines to sustain smooth operations.
Perform manual changeovers on equipment, including the Quadrel Labeler and Douglas Casepacker.
Document production, equipment tests, and quality checks on designated forms.
Visually verify interior and exterior equipment cleanliness following manual cleaning and COP tank sanitation processes.
Join pass-down/shift-change huddles to exchange updates on recipes, cleaning status, production progress, and equipment issues.
Plan start/stop timing and calculate raw material needs to achieve shift targets.