Job Description
The Process Technician’s primary role is to support successful operations of Beyond Meat’s Commercialization Center (encompassing the R&D pilot plants and saleable production floor). The Process Technician will become an expert in raw material and equipment preparation, equipment operation, equipment maintenance and finished good management in support of pilot trials and saleable production runs. This role will collaborate with the R&D and Process Engineering, Maintenance and Quality team members at Beyond Meat.
Tasks, Duties, & General Responsibilities
Pilot & Production Readiness
Assist in maintaining adequate ingredient supply within warehouse/batching area, ordering raw materials when needed
Assist with shipping and receiving of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products
Assemble, run, disassemble, clean, and sanitize equipment, measuring devices and other tools safely and efficiently
Measure, weigh, and batch specific test ingredients in a very precise and careful manner, recording ingredient lot codes for tracking purposes within batching applications
Maintain clean, tidy, organized, efficient pilot and lab spaces in support of team operations. Put items away in designated storage areas.
Calibrate equipment and meters if necessary
Pilot & Saleable Production Operations
Support Process Engineering, Maintenance & Quality in executing pilot trials and saleable production runs, which may include operating equipment, preparing samples, recording data, batching, weighing, packaging, palletizing, etc.
Work with Process Engineering, Maintenance and Quality team on proactively improving processes
Serve as backup as needed for basic Quality team responsibilities in pilot and production runs (i.e. pre-op, recording product weights, temps, etc.)
Support freezer inventory management of all raw materials & finished goods
Maintain a safety-first culture and follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) while on the production floor
Approach all tasks in a meticulous and careful manner with little margin of error
Perform any additional duties, tasks, and/or responsibilities as assigned
Supervisory Duties (if applicable)
None
Qualifications
Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:
1-2 years of proven work experience in a lab or manufacturing setting
Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical assembly, machinery operation, and material preparation
Strong problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills needed
Basic mathematical skills preferred
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
Flexibility to work any/all shifts to support a high growth work environment
Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, climb, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25-50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations
Position located in a mix of typical laboratory, pilot lab and office environments, and requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures and lighting
Able to work in a cold environment for extended periods of time while maintaining food safety protocols
**Hourly rate commensurate with experience**
The starting hourly base pay for this role is between USD $24.75 and $28.00 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.
Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.
