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R&D Pilot Plant Technician

Actalent
Minneapolis, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 3/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Pilot Plant Technician

Job Description

The role of a Pilot Plant Technician involves independently setting up, sanitizing, and operating equipment for trials. This position requires providing support to various platforms, focusing on either the Cereal or Pet Platform, depending on the team. Occasional heavy lifting of 50lb bags for mixing and setting up pilot plants using hand tools is involved.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and document analytical tests, panels, and minor experiments.
  • Procure and manage materials, and maintain pilot plant spaces.
  • Perform basic equipment setup, teardown, and sanitation.
  • Safely operate large equipment such as mixers, valves, and pumps.
  • Understand food safety requirements and perform risk assessments.
  • Assist the Product Development team in creating food products on a production line.
  • Determine production setups, verify finished products, and change production setups over trials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • High School Degree with 1-3 years of experience in production, machine operation, labor roles, or warehouse.
  • Ability to lift, manipulate and transport up to 55 lbs.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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