Innovation Pilot Plant Lead — Lab Trials & Safety

Tate & Lyle; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverages

Dental coverages

Vision coverages

Paid time off package

401K with company match

Company paid life insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Identity Theft protection

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Tate & Lyle in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a lab operator to safely run process and lab equipment in food process labs, support scientist pilot work, and uphold food safety standards. You will install, start up, inspect, maintain equipment, coordinate safety reviews, and help maintain documentation as part of a dedicated safety-focused team in a GMP environment.

Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and collaboration with Applications and Tech Service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of college in Engineering and previous food industrial experience in a pilot plant OR 5+ years’ experience in food processing.
• In-depth knowledge of food processing equipment.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude capable of working as a team.
• Creative / Innovative – Able to design, develop and implement new pilot processes.
• Asks pertinent questions regarding the safe operation of the processes.
• Knowledgeable in the MS office platform.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Familiar with equipment safety, food safety and quality procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the independent, safe operation of process and lab equipment.
• Installation oversight.
• Pre-startup inspections.
• Job safety analyses.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Facilitate scientist trial work.
• Support the Applications and Tech Service group by running and maintaining process equipment.
• Maintain the schedule of activities in the wet process, dry process and confectionery labs in alignment with team priorities.
• Participate as a member of the food safety committee to assure compliance in the food labs and ensure that our products are fit for human consumption.
• Maintain appropriate safety documentation for all food grade pilot runs.
• Maintain up-to-date equipment list and assist in identification of new equipment.
• Coordinate outside service of equipment as needed.
• Properly clean and sanitize processing equipment between runs and end of day, and maintain records demonstrating sanitization effectiveness
• Clean and sanitize process lab areas
• Maintain basic food ingredient inventory
• Fully participate in the safety program, including reporting any incidents or near misses and auditing

Skills

Food processing knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Safety awareness

Lifting ability

Problem solving

Job description

Tate & Lyle in Hoffman Estates, IL, seeks a lab operator to safely run process and lab equipment in food process labs, support scientist pilot work, and uphold food safety standards. You will install, start up, inspect, maintain equipment, coordinate safety reviews, and help maintain documentation as part of a dedicated safety-focused team in a GMP environment.

Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and collaboration with Applications and Tech Service