Pilot Plant Technician: Trial Operations & Production

All Aviation Jobs; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Technician at the Glenview R&D Center to execute trial plans, operate pilot plant machinery, and manage process flow across multiple lines. You will perform set‑up/tear‑down, record production data, and support daily trial activities in a fast-paced environment.

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 work autonomously within standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out pilot plant operations following policies and safety standards.
• Support day-to-day execution and completion of production trials.
• Be accountable for on-time trial set-up, tear-down, and routine operation.
• Perform machinery self-checks and initial troubleshooting during trials.
• Complete required trial, production, and related documentation.
• Submit maintenance work orders and materials for trial support.
• Support sanitation and food safety activities as required.
• Communicate needs and trial status to plant leaders and partners.
• Balance multiple tasks and adapt to schedule changes.
• Escalate non-standard issues to supervision as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Autonomous work

Production documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Technician at the Glenview R&D Center to execute trial plans, operate pilot plant machinery, and manage process flow across multiple lines. You will perform set‑up/tear‑down, record production data, and support daily trial activities in a fast-paced environment.

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 work autonomously within standard operating procedures.