Pilot Plant Downstream Processing Operator

plantiblefoods; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

401k program

Career stipend

Career development

Flexible startup environment

Team building and events

Job summary

Plantible Foods seeks motivated personnel to operate in our pilot plant, supporting production and process refinement. You will work across processing, greenhouses, and site operations, contributing to a sustainable, scalable production system.

Applicants should have experience in food manufacturing, a solid safety mindset, and basic technical skills. The role offers exposure to innovative protein extraction processes within a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Some prior experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a facility manufacturing environment.
• Experience in basic technical/mechanical manufacturing.
• Ability to do basic math functions (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• Must be able to convert standard units of measurement.

Responsibilities

• Operate downstream processing equipment on a daily basis to support pilot plant and production activities.
• Set up, manage, and verify process plumbing lineups, including hoses, hard lines, fittings, and tank connections.
• Execute routine processing tasks such as equipment sanitation, solution preparation, and charging of processing systems.
• Support preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and repairs of processing equipment as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, and R&D to support process refinement and continuous improvement.
• Accurately follow documented procedures and contribute to process documentation updates when applicable.
• Adhere to all applicable GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and food safety standards at all times.

Skills

Food manufacturing

Beverage manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Job description

Plantible Foods seeks motivated personnel to operate in our pilot plant, supporting production and process refinement. You will work across processing, greenhouses, and site operations, contributing to a sustainable, scalable production system.

Applicants should have experience in food manufacturing, a solid safety mindset, and basic technical skills. The role offers exposure to innovative protein extraction processes within a fast-moving startup environment.