Pilot Plant Technician

Agrana•Brecksville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AGRANA Fruit is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to prepare fruit-preparation samples and ensure standards are met in relevant production and storage areas. The position supports the New Product Development team and works onsite in Brecksville, Ohio. AGRANA Fruit develops fruit ingredients for the refrigerated and frozen dairy, bakery, and food service industries and describes its workplace as collaborative and employee-focused. The technician cooks pilot plant batches for Food & Beverage customers, performs quality tests, maintains equipment and inventory, completes sanitation tasks, and documents operating conditions and results. The role requires compliance with applicable quality, safety, and sanitation standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Fluency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), internet navigation, and basic data entry skills.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remove all jewelry and piercings.
Good interpersonal skills.
Work onsite in Brecksville, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Experience in food manufacturing, an industrial kitchen, pilot-scale operations, or GMP environments.

Responsibilities

Cook pilot plant batches for Food & Beverage customers daily according to established procedures.
Adjust cook formulas to specifications detailed in procedures.
Perform pH and Brix quality testing on customer sample batches.
Operate, clean, and maintain pilot-scale equipment as part of daily tasks.
Report issues concerning materials, equipment, and the ability to meet objectives to New Product Development team leaders.
Participate as a team member in internal or cross-functional projects.
Maintain accurate records of run conditions, including analytical data, process data, and labeling.
Maintain inventory at or above minimum stock quantities.
Pull raw materials needed for the next day's schedule.
Conduct cycle counts on assigned inventory lists.
Perform scheduled sanitation tasks.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe pilot plant environment in compliance with GMP, GLP, FDA, and internal quality standards.