Pilot Plant Technician - Process & Development

Pilot Plant Technician I
- Process & Development

The Technician is responsible for performing basic to moderately complex P&PD lab, kitchen, and/or pilot plant activities and routine analyses and procedures under a supervisor’s direction. They will assist in all activities ongoing in these areas as required by the supervisor or project leader.

• Demonstrate and promote the company vision.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and well‑organized working environment in the pilot plant.
• Assist in execution of projects conducted in the pilot plant under supervisor direction.
• Assist Process Development staff with receipt of products and ingredients, storage of samples, accurate weighing, preparation of products and samples for testing and evaluation in both the lab and pilot plant.
• Assist with labeling, packaging, and shipping of products.
• Follow appropriate SOPs, SMs, and protocols.
• Maintain pilot plant equipment and corresponding 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 or issues to supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, which may include grocery shopping, cleaning refrigerators, and/or product and equipment storage areas.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• One or more years of college or technical training preferred, or a combination of experience and education indicating an ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Basic mechanical repair and use of cleaning equipment.
• Food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical pilot plant or manufacturing experience a plus.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Maintain, record, and review SOPs.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work independently.
• Exercise initiative and good judgment, and solve routine problems without the need for consistent assistance.
• Safely operate propane and electrical forklift trucks, climb ladders, frequently lift, carry, and/or push light to heavy materials; able to stand and walk most of the day.
• Flexibility to easily transition from one task to another.

A compensational range for this role would be $25.00 - $27.00 an hour.

• 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.

• Chemical Hygiene
• Ergonomic Training
• Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
• Lockout/Tagout
• Right to Know

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

National Food Lab is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.