R&D Pilot Plant Technician - Fortune 500 Company

R D Production Plant Technician 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday from 2pm - 10:30pm) | Long-Term Opportunity | Offers Benefits Job Description The Operations Technologist role involves autonomously setting up, completing sanitation, and running equipment for trials. This role requires strong customer service skills to support various platforms, with a focus on the Cereal platform. The position involves occasional heavy lifting and setting up pilot plants using hand tools. Responsibilities Execute and document analytical tests, panels, and minor experiments. Procure and manage materials; manage and maintain pilot plant spaces. Perform basic equipment setup, tear down, and sanitation. Safely operate large equipment, including mixers, valves, and pumps. Understand food safety requirements and perform risk assessments. Assist the Product Development team in creating food products on a production line. Help determine the production setup, verify finished products, and manage production setup changes during trials. Additional Skills & Qualifications High School Degree or equivalent. 2-Year Science Degree or 4-year Science Degree with exposure to food science, dairy science, nutrition, or related coursework. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

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