Pilot Plant Technician

Pilot Plant Technician- Brecksville 

Location: Brecksville, OH 
Department:Pilot Plant/ new Product Development 
Employment Type: Full-Time   

About AGRANA Fruit   

AGRANA Fruit is proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, reflecting our commitment to a high-trust, collaborative, and employee-focused culture.   

As the global market leader in fruit preparations, AGRANA Fruit develops innovative fruit ingredients for the refrigerated and frozen dairy, bakery, and food service industries. In fact, every third cup of yogurt consumed worldwide contains fruit prepared by AGRANA.   

If you're looking to join an innovative, collaborative company where your work directly supports world-class food manufacturers, AGRANA Fruit offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career.   

Position Summary 
 
A Pilot Plant Technician will be responsible for preparing sample fruit preparations as well as ensuring standards are met in the relevant production and storage areas. 

Key accountabilities: 

Pilot Plant Cooking: 

• Cook pilot plant batches for Food & Beverage customers daily according to established procedures 

• Adjust cook formulas to specifications detailed on the procedures 

• Perform quality testing on customer sample batches: pH and Brix 

• Operate, clean and maintain pilot scale equipment as part of daily tasks 

• Support the New Product Development Team leaders by reporting any issues concerning materials, equipment and ability to meet objectives  

• Participate in internal or cross functional projects as team members 

• Maintain accurate records of run conditions; including analytical data, process data, and labeling 

Inventory: 

• Maintain proper inventory levels to minimum Stock quantities 

• Pull raw materials needed for next day’s schedule 

• Conduct Cycle Counts on assigned inventory lists 

Sanitation: 

• Perform scheduled sanitation tasks  

• Maintain clean, sanitary and safe pilot plant environment ensuring compliance to GMP, GLP, FDA and internal quality standards 

Required: 

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required 

• English Language Fluency with reading, writing, and speaking 

• Basic Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and internet navigation, as well as basic data entry skills 

• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds 

• Must be able to remove all jewelry/piercings 

• Good interpersonal skills 

Preferred: 

• SAP experience is a plus 

• Associate’s degree 

Skills:

• Looking for experience in food manufacturing, industrial kitchen, pilot-scale operations, or GMP environments 

Position requires working onsite in Brecksville, Ohio.  

Agrana Fruit offers a competitive salary and provides an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered by Agrana are designed to promote wellness and the well-being of every Agrana employee. If interested, email us at

rachel.finkelstein@agrana.com