Pilot Plant Assistant

Pilot Plant Assistant
Our story goesback more than 150 years to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From ourearly success in Sweden and Denmark weve grown into the worlds leadingspecialist producer of plant-based oils employing more than 4000 people acrossthe globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oilswe produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunchinto your croissant. And its not just food we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

AAKLocations
This position is based at ouroffice Zaandijk(NL)

About the role
Were looking fora hands-on and detail-oriented Pilot Plant Assistant to join our AppliedInnovation this role youll play a key part in supporting the dailyoperations of our pilot plant helping bring exciting dairy and plant-baseddairy innovations to life. From preparing and supporting product trials tomaintaining raw material stocks and ensuring a safe hygienic andwell-organized working environment youll be an essential contributor to ourproduct development activities. If you enjoy working in a dynamic foodinnovation environment and take pride in operational excellence this could bethe perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities
- Support the Pilot Plant Technologist in the day-to-day operation of the pilot plant including preparation of equipment materials and workspace for planned trials.
- Assist in the execution of trials according to pre-defined trial plans or SOPs including availability and preparation of raw materials packaging materials and consumables as well as equipment operation analysis support and cleaning.
- Carry out cleaning and housekeeping of the pilot plant according to implemented standard operating procedures ensuring the plant is maintained in a clean organized and compliant state at all times.
- Support stock management activities for regular raw materials packaging materials and consumables including monitoring stock levels shelf-life and correct storage conditions.
- Provide supportive assistance for equipment preventive and corrective maintenance activities as directed by the Pilot Plant Technologist.
- Contribute to the safe operation of the pilot plant by following all applicable safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or incidents to the Pilot Plant Technologist.
- Support the hygienic operation of the pilot plant including monitoring and compliance with the PRP program and HACCP plan under the guidance of the Pilot Plant Technologist.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the pilot plant such as 5S implementation and stock management improvements as directed.
- Perform relevant analyses using standardized and validated methods and occasionally operate pilot plant equipment independently where competence and authorization have been established.

About you
- MBO level 34 in laboratory technology food technology process technology or a related field.
- Practical experience in a laboratory pilot plant or production environment is a plus.
- Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene standards including HACCP and PRP.
- Hands-on reliable and detail-oriented; able to follow procedures accurately and consistently.
- Comfortable working in a structured process-driven environment with a proactive attitude toward maintaining order and cleanliness.
- Flexible and willing to support a variety of operational tasks in a dynamic work environment.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
- Fluent English Dutch is highly desired

Contact and information
Please apply through our career portal. For further information aboutthe position please contact Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist: Valerija Usova:


About AAK
EverythingAAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils thatare the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love toconsume. We make these products better tasting healthier and moresustainable. At the heart of AAKs offer is Customer Co-Development combiningour desire to understand what better means for each customer with the uniqueflexibility of our production assets and deep knowledge of many products andindustries including Chocolate and confectionery Bakery Dairy Plant-basedFoods Special Nutrition Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4000 employeessupport our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional salesoffices 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers and the support of more than20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquartersin Malmö Sweden AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race colorsex sexual orientation age national origin physical or mental disabilityreligion veteran status and any other class of individuals protected fromdiscrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access toadmission or treatment of students in its programs and activities oremployment and application for employment.

Required Experience:

Junior IC