Pilot Plant Technician

Title: Pilot Plant Technician
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run longer)

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for assisting with organizing and performing pilot plant trials and associated support work under general supervision. This is a temporary contract position for the pilot plant operation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform pilot plant trials in a safe and efficient manner under supervision
2. Set-up, operate and clean food-processing equipment under supervision
3. Support Packaging requirements for finished product
4. Maintain equipment in good sanitary and working condition
5. Maintain and practice safety in the work area
6. Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP & GMP)
7. Organize and record data as outlined in the pilot plant request
8. Prepare summaries of trial results with recommendations for processing/product improvements based on observations
9. Working skills/knowledge of equipment and unit operations in the pilot plant. Support all departments based on trial demands.
10. Provide hands on support to Project Leaders, Pilot Plant Team Members and others in pilot plant with preparation, execution, follow up, review and process improvement with trial work.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Actively participate in cross-training as needed as well as learning new skills required due to technology advances
• Reviews SOP's and SSOP's
• Additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED:
• Receives supervision from the Pilot Plant Manager, Pilot Plant Planner Scheduler and Food Safety Specialist
• Will receive training and guidance from Pilot Plant Technicians and Project Leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and operations or mechanical background
• Ability to become a licensed forklift operator
• Good mechanical skills or aptitude
• Good teamwork, interpersonal, communication, organization, math and writing skills
• Computer literacy

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $22 per hour + Overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
  
  

ABOUT FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!

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