Pilot Plant Technician - Chicago, IL

Manufacturing Position for Military Affiliated Job SeekersOur organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change. Core Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.Want to make an impact?

Play a key role in bringing products to life by operating pilot plant equipment, maintaining a clean and sanitary production environment, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes. Your work will help ensure quality, safety, and innovation every step of the way.Ways you will make a difference:Operation of various processing equipment (confectionary equipment) with support from pilot plant technicians producing various samples for internal and external use as requested by R&DAssist in maintaining equipment in good sanitary and working conditionPerform preventive maintenance on equipmentExecute trials on pilot scale equipmentFollow SSOP, CIP and COP proceduresMaintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area (cleaning floors, walk in coolers, sinks, etc. when necessary)Adhere to GMP and other safety regulationsOrganize supplies and maintain records of all inventories (chemical/equipment/ingredients)Maintain security and confidentiality of information within the research and development and quality groupUnderstands and demonstrates the company's core valuesPerforms other duties as assigned:Chemical testing: ATP, Pathogens, Allergens (soy, dairy, wheat, gluten, etc.)Alchemy and food safety trainingKey member of safety team as sugar representativeUW online candy schoolFood Safety Compliance teamWarehouse labelling, organization, and trackingWaste Tracker FormPutting together action plans for agreed upon improvementsOrdering of ingredients and raw material (as well as tracking)Daily, Weekly, Monthly Checklist: 56 additional tasks outside Plant Trials