Job Description
Under the direction and supervision of the Technician Manager, the Pilot Plant Technicianis responsible for executing trial plans by operating pilot plant machinery and equipment, controlling process flow, and completing manual process work in packaging and/or less complex processing areas. This role supports day-to-day trial execution across one to two pilot plants and multiple lines with similar equipment, covering several business platforms.
Beyond daily responsibilities, the Pilot Plant Technician must recognize the critical role their work plays in ensuring food safety, product quality, and reliable pilot plant operations, and promptly report any issues that could impact safety, food integrity, equipment performance, or trial execution.
Perform pilot plant duties in compliance with established policies, safety standards, GMP requirements, and food safety and quality guidelines. The employee must be able to:
The employee is responsible for the following duties:
Communicate workstation needs, project status, and trial issues to pilot plant leaders, developers, and relevant partners
Responsible for wearing proper PPE, compliance of safety training, policy & procedures, and reporting any unsafe safety conditions to management. Responsible for safely operating production equipment and tools required for production.
Participate in audtis and assistin the development of procedures and corrective actions.
Fork trucks, power tools, lift assist equipment, production operating equipment and tools across pilot plants, and production computer systems.
Responsibility of Equipment Operated:
Responsible for ensuring equipment is in a safe and operable condition and must operate equipment in a safe manner.
Lifting 5-50 pounds may be required. Employees should use assisted lifting techniques / devices or teamwork for equipment greater than 50 pounds.
The employee must have the following required qualifications:
3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing, food production, pilot plant, or similar operation environment experience required
Location(s)
Heinz Innovation Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.