Pilot Plant Technician

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The National Food Lab is a fast‑growing company with a vision to be the destination for tailored solutions for the food industry – from beginning to end. Our mission is to provide services that help food, beverage, and supplement companies deliver safe, healthy and successful products. We seek to make a positive impact in the advancement of food safety, quality and nutrition, fulfilling our corporate promise – to improve health and improve lives.

The National Food Lab’s best‑in‑class Consumer and Sensory Research Capabilities employ a variety of quantitative and qualitative consumer and sensory research techniques to help our clients make products consumers love.

• Develop new product ideas
• Re‑energize a well‑established product
• Assess product‑concept fit or packaging effectiveness
• Understand the product, brand and category competitive landscapes
• Present objective results to management

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

• Demonstrate and promote the company vision.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Apply GMP/GLP principles in all areas of responsibility.
• Keep the pilot plant clean, sanitary, safe, and well‑organized.
• Assist in executing projects conducted in the pilot plant under supervisor direction.
• Help Process Development staff with receipt of products and ingredients, storage of samples, accurate weighing, and preparation of products and samples for testing in the lab and pilot plant.
• Assist 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 and produce quality results.
• Collaborate with product and process development staff to accomplish position and business objectives.
• Identify and communicate equipment and facility improvement options/issues to the supervisor.
• Other tasks as assigned, which may include grocery shopping, cleaning refrigerators, and/or product and equipment storage areas.
• Perform all activities safely and efficiently.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High school graduate or GED, with one or more years of college or technical training preferred.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical repair and cleaning equipment usage.
• Machine shop skills; experience in food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical pilot plant or manufacturing is a plus but not required.

• Team oriented.
• Ability to learn in a fast‑paced environment.
• Energetic, upbeat, and positive.

A salaried range for this position is between $60,000 and $65,000.

• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Record and review SOPs and maintain proper communication skills.
• Work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment, and solve routine problems without assistance.
• Safely operate propane and electric forklift trucks, climb ladders, and frequently lift, carry, and/or push light to heavy materials and stand and walk most of the day.
• Flexibility to transition easily from one task to another.
• Overtime and weekend work required by plant schedule.
• Exposure to potential food allergens.
• Must use hearing protection, eye protection, proper footwear, lab coat, hairnets, and gloves when necessary.

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

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it’s incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you will be invited to meet the team via an assessment centre or staged interview process depending on the role and its requirements. This will give you a chance to see what working for Eurofins is really like and allow us to learn about your key skills and strengths.

• 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

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

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing