Process Technician

Summary

Join our Food Application Center (FAC) as a Process Technician and become the technical heartbeat of our pilot plant operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate and support a variety of processing systems to ensure our engineers and customers have equipment that’s ready, reliable, and safe to use.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate food processing machinery (extruders, dryers, grinders, etc.) for trials, trainings and production.


• Lead the disassembly, deep cleaning, and reassembly of equipment; develop and maintain strict cleaning procedures and records.


• Perform basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (sensors, flow meters) and assist with preventative maintenance.


• Strictly follow food safety manuals and workplace safety protocols, including Lock Out-Tag Out (LOTO).


• Maintain accurate logs of all food ingredients, tracking intake, usage, and disposal.


• Support engineers and customers during trials and trainings, ensure customers are well taken care of and are at the center of our operation.


• Ensure the entire facility remains clean, organized, and compliant with food-grade standards.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or associates degree required.


• 2-3 years of proven operations experience.


• Experience working with customers and communicating professionally. 


• Must be able to work with spreadsheets and word processing.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is a plus.


• Speaks and understands English. Spanish is a plus.