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General Information

Job ID
511533
Job category
Other
City
Middletown
State
New York
Pay
$27.93 / Hour
Schedule
3rd shift 9:45pm-6:00am 3 day schedule - days TBD

Descriptions & requirements

Job Description
Puffing Operator

Frito Lay, part of PepsiCo, is looking for a Puffing Operator to work in our fast-paced 24-hour operating manufacturing environment. The Puffing Operator position is responsible for operating process related equipment and plant process control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner.

Frito Lay is a progressive employer, utilizing high perform work systems focused on driving results through organization development. We are looking for engaged individuals that will be dedicated to safety and teamwork. It takes teamwork for a facility to run smoothly, so you can expect to work weekends and holidays with the rest of the team. In this role, here are some of the frequent tasks you will be doing:

· Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment and keep food zones free of contaminants.

· Inspect conveyor belts at the start and end of each shift for fraying, cracks, and cleanliness; keep them clear of buildup and foreign materials.

· Ensure product quality by producing food that meets all specifications.

· Perform periodic cleaning of puffing units to prevent carbon buildup and damage to ring dies and molds; identify when cleaning is needed.

· Monitor throughput rates and operate the required number of machines to meet production goals.

· Communicate effectively with supervisors and related operators (seasoning and packaging) throughout the shift.

· Adjust equipment specifications to meet production requirements.

· Perform additional tasks as needed, including working in other production areas; follow directions and learn new skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


We are open 24 hours a day, which means you may not have a typical schedule, and our jobs are physical! If you have never worked in a warehouse or manufacturing environment before, you should understand that you will be on your feet for a majority of your shift around loud equipment. Here are the minimum qualifications of this job:
  • You are at least 18 years of age or older
  • You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
  • You are able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist (e.g. a twin-size mattress) with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • You are able to stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • You are able to climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • You are able to repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
  • You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant
Our application takes 20-25 minutes to finish on any device. Our mission is to get you in for an interview instead of jumping through hoops. Just keep an eye on your e-mail, and we will take care of the rest.  

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.