Pilot Plant Technician - Chicago, IL
About The Position
This role plays a key part in bringing products to life by operating pilot plant equipment, maintaining a clean and sanitary production environment, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes. The work will help ensure quality, safety, and innovation every step of the way. This is an "On-Site" position requiring in-person attendance and flexibility to support production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change. Core Hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
Requirements
- Required skill set, education requirements, and experience as per the job posting.
Responsibilities
- Operation of various processing equipment (confectionary equipment) with support from pilot plant technicians producing various samples for internal and external use as requested by R&D
- Assist in maintaining equipment in good sanitary and working condition
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
- Execute trials on pilot scale equipment
- Follow SSOP, CIP and COP procedures
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area (cleaning floors, walk in coolers, sinks, etc. when necessary)
- Adhere to GMP and other safety regulations
- Organize supplies and maintain records of all inventories (chemical/equipment/ingredients)
- Maintain security and confidentiality of information within the research and development and quality group
- Understands and demonstrates the company’s core values
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Chemical testing: ATP, Pathogens, Allergens (soy, diary, wheat, gluten, etc.)
- Alchemy and food safety training
- Key member of safety team as sugar representative
- UW online candy school
- Food Safety Compliance team
- Warehouse labelling, organization, and tracking
- Waste Tracker Form
- Putting together action plans for agreed upon improvements
- Ordering of ingredients and raw material (as well as tracking)
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly Checklist: 56 additional tasks outside Plant Tria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
