Beverage Pilot Plant Technician - Create Flavor Innovations

All Aviation Jobs; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

FSA and HSA

Generous holidays, PTO, and sick time

Onsite gym and wellness

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Imbibe in Niles, Illinois, seeks a hands-on Pilot Plant Technician to operate equipment and assist in key development work for beverage projects. You will work with Product Development and Flavorists to produce beverages and foods for customer projects, taking initiative and showing strong observational skills on the development edge.

The role requires adapting to changing lab needs, maintaining packaging supplies, and following GMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED equivalent.
• A team player willing to support development and launch of new products on tight timelines in a fast paced and complicated environment.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the lab.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs on a consistent basis.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to observe details at close range.
• Constantly moves about the pilot plant, labs, and office.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in multiple new pieces of processing technology. In depth training will be provided on‑job
• Maintain proper stock of prepared packaging materials
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged components in a timely manner
• Run beverage formulations through a variety of pieces of beverage processing equipment
• Ensure beverage products are properly packaged and labeled
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines during the production of beverage products. This includes properly cleaning and organizing all work areas and wearing all proper food safety and personal protective equipment
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and Process Improvement projects

Skills

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Detail observation

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Imbibe in Niles, Illinois, seeks a hands-on Pilot Plant Technician to operate equipment and assist in key development work for beverage projects. You will work with Product Development and Flavorists to produce beverages and foods for customer projects, taking initiative and showing strong observational skills on the development edge.

The role requires adapting to changing lab needs, maintaining packaging supplies, and following GMP guidelines.