Pilot Plant Technician

Kansas Ag Connection; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician in Dodge City, KS to perform R&D activities related to the chemical, biological and physical nature of food. You will evaluate and improve existing products and develop new processes following established protocols and work plans.

Responsibilities include shelf-life testing, labeling support, equipment handling, and process improvements to enhance quality and profitability, with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Availability to do overtime.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to extend shelf life of products or test new materials.
• Assist with product labeling or marketing documents and maintain a product specification database.
• Assist with operation, assembly and disassembly of plant equipment.
• Assess production processes and recommend improvements to reduce waste or cost or increase quality or profitability.
• Plan and conduct research activities to evaluate new or revised products, ingredients, or formulations for taste, texture, shelf stability, or nutritional profile.
• Support new products from conception to commercialization.
• Handle basic issues under direct supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Pilot Plant Technician, will perform research and development activities related to the chemical, biological andphysical nature of food. In this role, you will evaluate and improve the quality of existing products, relatedprocesses and to develop new products and processes following established protocols and work plans.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct research as required to extend shelf life of new or existing products or test new materials.
• Assist with the development of product labeling or marketing documents and maintenance of a productspecification database.
• Assist with the operation, assembly and disassembly of plant equipment.
• Assess production processes and makes recommendations for improvements that are looking to reducewaste or cost or increase quality or profitability.
• Plan and conduct research activities that evaluate new or revised products, ingredients, or formulations fortaste, texture, shelf stability, or nutritional profile.
• Support new products and be responsible for the development process from initial conception tocommercialization.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues toappropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Availability to do overtime
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more year of related work experience
• Beginning-to-working knowledge of scientific research
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on machinery
• Ability to operate a forklift

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Position Information

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet