Pilot Plant Technician - Trial Operations & Quality

Kraft Heinz; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in the Heinz Innovation Center is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to execute trial plans by operating pilot plant machinery, control process flow, and perform manual packaging and processing duties across one to two pilot plants.

You will support trial planning, set-up and tear-down, perform self-checks, document records, and escalate issues to managers, ensuring food safety, quality, and reliable operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing, food production, pilot plant, or similar operation experience required.
• 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 escalate 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 setup, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Technician Manager, including support across pilot plant areas as needed.

Skills

Autonomy

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kraft Heinz in the Heinz Innovation Center is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician to execute trial plans by operating pilot plant machinery, control process flow, and perform manual packaging and processing duties across one to two pilot plants.

You will support trial planning, set-up and tear-down, perform self-checks, document records, and escalate issues to managers, ensuring food safety, quality, and reliable operations.