Pilot Plant Technician Chicago, IL

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules effective communication and collaboration real-time problem solving and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.



Core Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

Want to make an impact
Play a key role in bringing products to life by operating pilot plant equipment maintaining a clean and sanitary production environment and supporting the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes. Your work will help ensure quality safety and innovation every step of the way.

Ways you will make a difference
Operation of various processing equipment (confectionary equipment) with support from pilot plant technicians producing various samples for internal and external use as requested by R&D
Assist in maintaining equipment in good sanitary and working condition
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment
Execute trials on pilot scale equipment
Follow SSOP CIP and COP procedures
Maintain a safe clean and sanitary work area (cleaning floors walk in coolers sinks etc. when necessary)
Adhere to GMP and other safety regulations
Organize supplies and maintain records of all inventories (chemical/equipment/ingredients)
Maintain security and confidentiality of information within the research and development and quality group
Understands and demonstrates the companys core values



Performs other duties as assigned:
Chemical testing: ATP Pathogens Allergens (soy diary wheat gluten etc.)
Alchemy and food safety training
Key member of safety team as sugar representative
UW online candy school
Food Safety Compliance team
Warehouse labelling organization and tracking
Waste Tracker Form
Putting together action plans for agreed upon improvements
Ordering of ingredients and raw material (as well as tracking)
Daily Weekly Monthly Checklist: 56 additional tasks outside Plant Trials