Pilot Plant Technician

Nestlé; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA is hiring a Technician to join our pilot plant and manufacturing teams. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot food processing equipment, perform changeovers, and support cross‑functional project teams while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

A high school diploma and 1–3 years manufacturing experience are expected. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and experience with roasters, evaporators, and dryers are pluses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• 1–3 years of operational/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with roasters, evaporators, centrifuges, aroma recovery systems, cell extraction and spray or batch dryers preferred.
• Experience with rupture discs and safety valves preferred.
• Mechanical operation experience or schooling in a maintenance/trades program preferred.
• Strong critical and analytical skills including problem solving.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, occasionally may lift with assistance over 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, start up, operate, clean, and shut down food processing equipment.
• Successfully execute equipment change over activities.
• Perform mechanical repairs, inspection and troubleshooting as required.
• Document trial data records and prepare summaries of trial results (Log Sheets, etc.).
• Analyze data from various sources such as test results, process controls, trending, and monitoring, troubleshoot for deviations.
• Review and adhere to safety rules, including LOTO and SOP updates.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary:

Technicians play a key role in our innovation process by organizing and executing pilot plant trials and associated support under general supervision. Technicians perform mechanical troubleshooting/repair as required, interact with project teams, and participate in project discussions. Technicians participate in cross‑training as needed and learn new required skills due to global technological advances.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up, start up, operate, clean, and shut down food processing equipment
• Successfully execute equipment change over activities
• Perform mechanical repairs, inspection and troubleshooting as required
• Apply calculations as illustrated in the training program
• Complete all specified training programs, gradually learn the principles of end-to-end soluble coffee global manufacturing processes including roasting, extraction, aroma recovery, evaporation and drying
• Maintain equipment in good sanitary and working condition
• Document trial data records and prepare summaries of trial results (Log Sheets, etc.)
• Analyze data from various sources such as test results, process controls, trending, and monitoring, troubleshoot for deviations
• Run sediment, moisture, powder density and other specific quality monitoring
• Trace and understand process flows similar with fluidizing lines and operate heaters and coolers
• Support Project Leaders, Pilot Plant Team Members and others in pilot plant trial preparation, execution, follow up, review and process improvement
• Understand and adhere to all applicable job specific safety and security rules, including LOTO
• Review and provide feedback for updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Apply good manufacturing practices, follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area
• Support Sustainability Roadmap for the site
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, And Knowledge)

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous operational/manufacturing experience required
• Experience working on complex manufacturing systems similar with roasters, evaporators, centrifuges, aroma recovery systems, cell extraction and spray or batch dryers preferred
• Experience working on similar equipment used for thermal and aseptic processing preferredExperience and understanding of working with equipment that uses rupture discs and safety valves preferred
• Previous mechanical operation experience or schooling in a maintenance/mechanical/trades program preferred
• Strong critical and analytical skills including problem solving
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, occasionally may lift with assistance over 50lbs

Salary: $40,485.60 to $64,538.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.