HireDiversity

Research & Development

Join Nestlé Purina PetCare's Pilot Plant team in St. Louis, MO as a Pilot Plant Technician. This successful individual will be responsible for organizing and performing pilot plant trials and associated support work under general supervision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Organize and prepare formulations and perform pilot plant trials in a safe and efficient manner
2. Set-up, operate and clean food-processing equipment
3. Maintain equipment in good sanitary and working condition
4. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area
5. Organize and record data as outlined in the pilot plant request
6. Prepare summaries of trial results with recommendations for processing/product improvements based on observations
7. Working knowledge of most equipment and unit operations in the pilot plant
8. Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, Good Laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP & GMP)
9. Travel as required for factory trials, factory start-ups or training
10. Practice safety in the work area

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
' Interact with project teams and participate in project discussions as required
' Actively participate in cross-training as needed as well as learning new skills required due to technology advances
' Additional duties as assigned



JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, and Knowledge):
' High School Diploma (or GED)
' Working knowledge of factory type equipment operations
' Good mechanical skills or aptitude
' Good teamwork, interpersonal, communication, organization, math and writing skills
' Computer literacy