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R&D Production Plant Technician - Food Science

Actalent
Minneapolis, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 7/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

R&D Production Plant Technician

2nd Shift (Monday - Friday from 2pm - 10:30pm) | Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits

Job Description

The Operations Technologist role involves autonomously setting up, completing sanitation, and running equipment for trials. This role requires strong customer service skills to support various platforms, with a focus on the Cereal platform. The position involves occasional heavy lifting and setting up pilot plants using hand tools.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and document analytical tests, panels, and minor experiments.
  • Procure and manage materials; manage and maintain pilot plant spaces.
  • Perform basic equipment setup, tear down, and sanitation.
  • Safely operate large equipment, including 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.
  • Help determine the production setup, verify finished products, and manage production setup changes during trials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Degree or equivalent.
  • 2-Year Science Degree or 4-year Science Degree with exposure to food science, dairy science, nutrition, or related coursework.
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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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