Pilot Plant Technician

About the role

The Pilot Plant Technician is responsible for the cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of the equipment in the pilot plant under supervisor’s direction. The role assists in all activities ongoing in the pilot plant as required by the supervisor or project leaders.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe and well-organized working environment in the pilot plant.
• Absorb and execute project conducted in the pilot plant under supervisor direction.
• Assists Process Development staff with receipt of products and ingredients, storage of samples, accurately weighing ingredients and products, preparing products and samples for testing and evaluation in both the lab and pilot plant.
• Assists with labeling, packaging, and shipping of products.
• Follow appropriate SOPs, SMs, and Protocols.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment and documentation as required by GLP and GMP programs.
• Maintain an inventory of equipment parts, laboratory supplies, and cleaning supplies.
• Perform all duties with accuracy for quality results.
• Work as a team with all product and process development staff to accomplish position and business objectives.
• Identify and communicate equipment and facility improvement options/issues to supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned which may include grocery shopping, cleaning refrigerators and/or product and equipment storage areas.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Educational Background/Minimum Relevant Experience: High school graduate or GED, one or more years of college or technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of: Basic mechanical repair and use of cleaning equipment. Machine shop skills; Food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical pilot plant or manufacturing experience is not a requirement, but a plus.
• Traits of an Ideal Candidate: Team Oriented, The ability to learn in a faster paced environment, Energetic, upbeat, and positive!

Additional Information

A salaried range for this position is between $60,000-$65,000. Other Factors: Maintain a safe and orderly work environment, maintain, record, and review SOPs, maintain proper communication skills, work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment, and solve routine problems without assistance. Safely operate propane and electrical forklift trucks, climb ladders, frequently lift, carry and/or push light to heavy materials. as well as stand and walk most of the day. Flexibility to easily transition from one task to another. Overtime and weekend work as plants required. Will be exposed to potential food allergens. Must use hearing protection, eye protection, proper footwear, lab coat, hairnets and gloves when necessary. Training to be Expected in the following areas: Chemical Hygiene, Ergonomic Training, Forklift Operator Training, Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Lockout/Tagout, Right to Know.