Pilot Plant Technician

Responsibilities

• Carry out pilot plant operations following established policies and standards for product quality, GMP compliance, and safety.
• Support successful day-to-day execution and completion of production trials.
• Be accountable for timely trial set-up, tear-down, and routine operation during assigned trials.
• Perform machinery and equipment self-checks and carry out initial troubleshooting during trial execution.
• Complete required trial, production, and related operational documentation.
• Submit maintenance work orders and order materials needed for trial support.
• Support sanitation, swabbing, and related food safety and quality activities as required.
• Communicate workstation needs, project status, and trial issues to pilot plant leaders, developers, and relevant partners.
• Balance multiple work activities and accommodate changes in trial timing or schedule.
• Escalate non-standard process, equipment, or execution issues appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Technician Manager, including support across pilot plant areas as needed.

Safety Responsibility

• Responsible for wearing proper PPE, compliance of safety training, policy & procedures, and reporting any unsafe safety conditions to management.
• Responsible for safely operating production equipment and tools required for production.

Quality Responsibility

• Participate in audits and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions.

Equipment Operated

• Fork trucks
• Power tools
• Lift assist equipment
• Production operating equipment and tools across pilot plants, and production computer systems.

Lifting Requirements

• Lifting 5-50 pounds may be required. Employees should use assisted lifting techniques/devices or teamwork for equipment greater than 50 pounds.

Training And Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 3-7 years of relevant manufacturing, food production, pilot plant, or similar operation environment experience is required.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are required.
• The employee must be able to complete production documentation and learn to use required digital systems.
• The employee must be able to work autonomously within standard work, while using judgement to escalate non-standard issues.