R&D Pilot Plant Tech - Food & Beverage Innovation

Paycom - ATS; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. is hiring an R&D Pilot Plant Technician to join the team in Burlington, NC. You will work hands-on in the pilot plant and laboratory to help develop high quality and safe food products.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, GMP compliance, and pilot batch manufacturing, with emphasis on accurate logs, cross-functional communication, and adherence to food safety standards on the 2nd shift (3PM-11PM).

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with customers, visitors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing on all samples, including micro testing and performance evaluation.
• Routinely test samples for TPC, Coliforms, and Yeast/Mold, as applicable for the given sample.
• Ensure food safety and food handling techniques are followed during storage, preparation, and cleanup of all sample testing.
• Manufacture pilot scale batches according to formulation and processing specifications.
• Develop and continuously improve understanding of small-scale equipment and how it translates to full production scale.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills to combat issues seen with batching and performance of samples.
• Communicate clearly and frequently with the R&D team regarding batching progress, observations, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and complete production logs and batch records.
• Organize, clean, and maintain all pilot plant work areas, including equipment, fridge, cooler, storage area, etc.
• Ensure all activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA regulations, food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, visitors, auditors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

GMP compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Alamance Foods Inc. is hiring an R&D Pilot Plant Technician to join the team in Burlington, NC. You will work hands-on in the pilot plant and laboratory to help develop high quality and safe food products.

Responsibilities include laboratory testing, GMP compliance, and pilot batch manufacturing, with emphasis on accurate logs, cross-functional communication, and adherence to food safety standards on the 2nd shift (3PM-11PM).