Pilot Plant Technician

2 months ago

Browns Summit, United States Alamance Foods Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

1st Shift R&D Pilot Plant Technician

Job Scope

As a 1st Shift R&D Pilot Plant Technician at Alamance Foods, you will work hands-on in the pilot plant and laboratory to help the team develop high quality and safe food products.

  • Location: Primary working at the 840 Plantation Dr. location & occasional travel to the other facilities located in Burlington.
  • Monday-Friday & occasional commitment on Saturday & Sunday.
  • Must be bilingual or English as a first language.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Laboratory Responsibilities

  • Conduct testing on all samples, including micro testing and performance evaluation.
  • Routinely test samples for TPC, Coliforms, and Yeast/Mold, as applicable for the given sample.
  • Ensure food safety and food handling techniques are followed during storage, preparation, and cleanup of all sample testing.
  • Execute shelf-life studies of new products from the pilot plant and production line and document results on the RD Micro Tracker.

Pilot Plant Manufacturing

  • Manufacture batches daily.
  • Continuously improve understanding of small-scale equipment and how it translates to full production scale.
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills to combat issues seen with batching and performance of samples.
  • Communicate clearly and frequently with the R&D team regarding batching progress and any challenges encountered.
  • Keep the production log up to date with all batches produced.
  • Organize, clean, and maintain pilot plant fridge and cooler.
  • Ensure compliance of all formulation activities to applicable good manufacturing practices, FDA regulations and standard operating procedures
  • Keep the production log up to date with all batches produced.

Skills Required

  • Perform under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization skills

Education & Experience

  • High School or Associates Degree
  • 0-2 years experience in the food industry
  • Experience with dairy or dairy alternatives is preferred
  • Experience with leadership is preferred

Our Company

Alamance Foods is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Alamance Foods. Please contact Alamance Foods Human Resources department if you need assistance completing this application or to other participate in the application process.


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