Pilot Plant Technician - Food Trials

Kraft Heinz; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL seeks a Technician to execute trial plans, operate pilot plant machinery, and support day-to-day trial execution across one to two pilot plants. Responsibilities include controlling process flows, coordinating with teams, and maintaining documentation for GMP and food safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–7 years of relevant experience, with basic to intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn digital systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-7 years of relevant manufacturing, food production, pilot plant, or similar operation experience.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to complete production documentation and learn to use required digital systems.
• Ability to work autonomously within standard work, while escalating non-standard issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pilot plant operations following established policies and standards for product quality, GMP compliance, and safety.
• Support successful day-to-day execution and completion of production trials.
• Be accountable for on-time trial set-up, tear-down, and routine operation during assigned trials.
• Perform machinery and equipment self-checks and carry out initial troubleshooting during trial execution.
• Complete required trial, production, and related operational documentation.
• Submit maintenance work orders and order materials needed for trial support.
• Support sanitation, swabbing, and related food safety and quality activities as required.
• Communicate workstation needs, project status, and trial issues to pilot plant leaders, developers, and relevant partners.
• Balance multiple work activities and accommodate changes in trial timing or schedule.
• Escalate non-standard process, equipment, or execution issues appropriately.

Skills

Autonomy

Documentation

Computer literacy

Issue escalation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Glenview, IL seeks a Technician to execute trial plans, operate pilot plant machinery, and support day-to-day trial execution across one to two pilot plants. Responsibilities include controlling process flows, coordinating with teams, and maintaining documentation for GMP and food safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–7 years of relevant experience, with basic to intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn digital systems.