Pilot Plant Technician

All Aviation Jobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is conducting research and development in the pilot plant to improve the chemical, biological, and physical aspects of food products. This role will evaluate existing products, develop new processes, and follow established protocols to advance quality and shelf stability.

The Pilot Plant Technician will assist with labeling, equipment handling, and process optimization, while supporting commercialization and solving basic issues under supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to extend shelf life of products or test new materials.
• Assist with development of product labeling and maintain product specification database.
• Operate, assemble and disassemble plant equipment.
• Assess production processes and recommend improvements to reduce waste or cost and increase quality.
• Plan and conduct research to evaluate new or revised products, ingredients, or formulations for taste, texture, shelf stability, or nutrition.
• Support new products from conception to commercialization.
• Handle basic issues under supervision and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Overtime availability

Forklift operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Forklift

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 and physical nature of food. In this role, you will evaluate and improve the quality of existing products, related processes 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

Position Information

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet