Process Technician

Process Technician – Loudon, TN

Join us at Primient for a well-paid manufacturing role with growth opportunities. From day one, you’ll earn a competitive wage and full benefits, with ongoing pay increases as your skillset grows.

• Starting pay of $30.07/hr with opportunity to advance to $34.21/hr through our skill‑based pay system.
• Benefits include Healthcare/Medical insurance from day one, 401 K matching and non‑contingent matching plans, and generous vacation package.
• Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.

About Primient

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant‑based, renewable sources. We operate six manufacturing plants with over 1,500 employees worldwide and are committed to safety, excellence, integrity and growth.

• Compliance with EHS policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for your actions and avoid risks to yourself, others and the environment.
• Complete tasks and maintain training on all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Allergen Management, Kosher, Halal and Non‑GMO policies.
• Report incidents, defects, hazards and procedural inadequacies for review and corrective action.
• Suggest improvements and support general system and method enhancements to ensure safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost‑effective operations.
• Diagnose, operate, correct and manage outcomes of complex processing systems (mechanical and chemical) using a real‑time ERP system (OS PI).
• Deliver effective hand‑over to the incoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).
• Perform safety‑related duties: writing permits, safety audits, monthly training topics and daily safety messages.
• Produce quality products and record all information in process quality assurance tests, taking corrective action for deviations.
• Conduct environmental checks per permits to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Learn all aspects of Technical Process Operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency.
• Train other technicians.
• Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed.
• Monitor control centers, review information, make independent and informed decisions, and operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Primient rewards skill acquisition through our learning and development system called “skill blocks.” Gaining new skill blocks leads to pay enhancements and progression on our structured Technician Career Path.

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred; minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• Rotating shift experience preferred.
• Basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem‑solving skills (evaluated using the Work Keys Test).

• Lifting up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Climbing a vertical ladder up to 15 ft and several flights of stairs multiple times per shift.
• Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting.
• Perform bending and twisting motions at the waist and knees.
• Work a rotating shift schedule with flexibility for alternate schedules as needed.
• Facility is 100 % tobacco‑free (includes vapes and smokeless products).

• Competitive salary with performance‑linked enhancements.
• 401 K matching and non‑contingent matching plans.
• Healthcare/Medical insurance from day one.
• Generous vacation package.

We operate 24/7/365 with rotating day and night shifts. Shift schedules are fixed, allowing long‑term planning. Overtime opportunities are available to increase earnings.

Primient is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workforce. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide a welcoming environment for all employees.

Prember:
Successful candidates must pass a computer test, drug screen, and background check.