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Pilot Plant Technician- Brecksville
Location: Brecksville, OH
Department: Pilot Plant/ new Product Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
About AGRANA Fruit
AGRANA Fruit is proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified™ organization, reflecting our commitment to a high-trust, collaborative, and employee-focused culture.
As the global market leader in fruit preparations, AGRANA Fruit develops innovative fruit ingredients for the refrigerated and frozen dairy, bakery, and food service industries. In fact, every third cup of yogurt consumed worldwide contains fruit prepared by AGRANA.
If you're looking to join an innovative, collaborative company where your work directly supports world-class food manufacturers, AGRANA Fruit offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career.
Position Summary
A Pilot Plant Technician will be responsible for preparing sample fruit preparations as well as ensuring standards are met in the relevant production and storage areas.
Key accountabilities:
Pilot Plant Cooking:
Cook pilot plant batches for Food & Beverage customers daily according to established procedures
Adjust cook formulas to specifications detailed on the procedures
Perform quality testing on customer sample batches: pH and Brix
Operate, clean and maintain pilot scale equipment as part of daily tasks
Support the New Product Development Team leaders by reporting any issues concerning materials, equipment and ability to meet objectives
Participate in internal or cross functional projects as team members
Maintain accurate records of run conditions; including analytical data, process data, and labeling
Inventory:
Maintain proper inventory levels to minimum Stock quantities
Pull raw materials needed for next day’s schedule
Conduct Cycle Counts on assigned inventory lists
Sanitation:
Perform scheduled sanitation tasks
Maintain clean, sanitary and safe pilot plant environment ensuring compliance to GMP, GLP, FDA and internal quality standards
Required:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
English Language Fluency with reading, writing, and speaking
Basic Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and internet navigation, as well as basic data entry skills
Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to remove all jewelry/piercings
Good interpersonal skills
Preferred:
SAP experience is a plus
Associate’s degree
Skills:
- Looking for experience in food manufacturing, industrial kitchen, pilot-scale operations, or GMP environments
Position requires working onsite in Brecksville, Ohio.
Agrana Fruit offers a competitive salary and provides an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered by Agrana are designed to promote wellness and the well-being of every Agrana employee. If interested, email us at rachel.finkelstein@agrana.com or apply today!