Pilot Plant Technician

at  Mars

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

B.A/B.S in Physics, Engineering or similar, or a broad and diverse knowledge of food production equipment and processes.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Familiar with food processing GMP standards. Able to participate in LRQA annual auditing. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to operate forklift.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Product Quality Custodian
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify Efficiency Opportunities
  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

• 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
• 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.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.