Pilot Plant Technician

The role

You will run pilot plant trials with product developers and a team of technicians, operating equipment safely and in line with Good Manufacturing Practices. You report directly to the Pilot Plant Manager.

What you will do

• Prepare formulations in line with trial requests.
• Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize aseptic-processing equipment.
• Process and package batches in line with trial objectives.
• Carry out quality control testing, including pH, viscosity, titrations, and total solids.
• Document trial results and record data as outlined in pilot plant requests and batch-record-keeping standards.
• Identify and record process deviations and escalate accordingly.
• Perform light mechanical repair and equipment adjustments in line with SOPs.
• Support raw-material weigh-ups, stock control, and finished-product disposition.
• Support internal and external audits, including management systems and food safety audits.
• Follow and uphold food safety, quality, and SHE policies.

Required qualifications

• Experience working in a production environment in food or pharma.
• Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Thermal processing.
• Open communication.
• Problem solving.
• Core knowledge of quality assurance and product safety.
• Ability to communicate efficiently internally and externally.
• Ability to build trusted, open relationships with different functions across the value chain.
• Reliable and self-dependent.

Nice to have

• Aseptically processed and packaged foods.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Before you apply

• Initial term is 12 months, with the position expected to run longer.

About the company

The employer is a Fortune 100 food and beverage manufacturer that FuseGlobal has worked with for 20 years. FuseGlobal is a partnership that brings functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains.