Pilot Plant Technician (Finance)
Job Description:
We're looking for a Pilot Plant Technician who will be responsible for operating equipment, assisting trial owners, and working effectively on a team.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma/GED with manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred)
- Familiar with food processing GMP standards
- Attention to detail and able to participate in Health & Safety Environment/Quality Assurance annual auditing
- Ability to stand for 8+ hours during a 10 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to operate forklift
- Familiarity with computers and ipad/tablet, as well an ability to navigate general software programs like email, online time keeping and electronic calendars
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, etc.) or Technology (e.g., Engineering Technology)
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Set up pilot plant equipment and prepare resources based on test design and parameters
- Operation of a wide range of equipment including existing systems as well as new technology
- Document all critical testing criteria and critical observations throughout experimentation
- Document and catalogue required quality control documents including thermal process evaluations
- Document pilot plant trials. Collect data, maintain records, and make basic routine calculations on the acquired data. Provide accurate and timely summaries of experiments performed including data compilation, machine settings, process parameters, recipe contents, etc.
- Responsible for maintaining associate safety and food safety at all times in the Pilot Plant
- Provides Quality control for finished product produced in the Pilot Plant and ensures that all products leaving the site are safe.
- Use creativity and innovation to solve mechanical or organizational problems occurring during experiments, test trials and production runs. React to getting assignments completed in a timely, effective manner.
- Plans, collects materials for, and executes trial production and development tests.
- Develops and updates Standard Operating Procedures for equipment and procedures in the Pilot Plant.
- Cleans and sanitizes equipment/machinery and plant facility according to good manufacturing and sanitation practices.
- Supports preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
- Performs other tasks as assigned
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with diverse and talented associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
- Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
