Flavor Pilot Plant Technician - Innovation & Benefits

Imbibe; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Imbibe, a dynamic food and beverage development company in Niles, IL, seeks a Hands-on Pilot Plant Technician to operate equipment and assist in product development for customer projects. You will work with Product Development and Flavorists to execute beverage and food formulations and support packaging and labeling processes.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a team player, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced lab and pilot plant environment, with comfort handling equipment and

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Team player willing to support development and launch of new products on tight timelines.
• Ability to adapt to changing lab needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs consistently.
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail in observations.
• Active movement around the pilot plant, labs, and office.

Responsibilities

• Operate test plant equipment and assist in development work for beverage and food products.
• Partner with Product Development and Flavorists to produce customer projects.
• Take initiative and learn new processing technologies.
• Maintain stock of prepared packaging materials.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged components promptly.
• Run beverage formulations through processing equipment.
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling of products.

Skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Education

High school degree or GED

Tools

Forklift

Unit operations equipment

Job description

Imbibe, a dynamic food and beverage development company in Niles, IL, seeks a Hands-on Pilot Plant Technician to operate equipment and assist in product development for customer projects. You will work with Product Development and Flavorists to execute beverage and food formulations and support packaging and labeling processes.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a team player, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced lab and pilot plant environment, with comfort handling equipment and