Process Technician

Beyond Meat

840

El Segundo, CA, USA

Posted on: 2024-08-02

Category: food

Apply now

Please let Beyond Meat know you found this job on Work in Green. This will help us grow!

Apply to job

Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

WE BELIEVE THERE’S A BETTER WAY TO FEED OUR FUTURE.

By shifting from animal to plant-based meat, we can positively affect the planet, the environment, the climate and even ourselves. After all, the positive choices we make every day – no matter how small – can have a great impact on our world.

OVERVIEW

The Process Technician has the primary role to ensure the testing and development in the Pilot Plant is successful.  This individual must approach all tasks in a meticulous and careful manner with little margin of error while ensuring preparation and correct set-up of materials and equipment involved in the repetitions/variables for testing at Beyond Meat’s pilot plant. The Process Technician will become the expert in the R&D team in machine operation and maintenance requirements. This role will collaborate with the R&D and engineering team members as well as the Operations team at Beyond Meat.

Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare necessary components (i.e. raw materials) for a successful experiment

Assist Pilot Plant team and Engineers with preparing samples and batches for testing

Record ingredient lot codes for tracking purposes within batching applications

Measure, weigh, and batch specific test ingredients in a very precise and careful manner

Assemble, run, disassemble, and sanitize equipment used in testing of Beyond Meat products

Assist with shipping and receiving of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products

Assist in maintaining adequate ingredient supply within warehouse/batching area 

Assist with Process Engineers testing which may include operating equipment, taking data, pre-weighing, batching, etc.

Assist process engineers with communication and guidance of installation contractors in the installation of new/rented Beyond Meat equipment

Wash equipment, measuring devices, and other pilot/lab tools

Calibrate equipment and meters

Serve as backup to production floor if necessary

Work with Pilot Lab team on proactively improving process improvement program

Write-up standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety SOPs and Preventive Maintenance SOPs for new machinery acquired by Beyond Meat

Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience:

High School degree/GED mandatory with 1-2 years of proven work experience at product development lab, pilot plant, or commercial capacity plant.  Experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment a plus

Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical assembly, machinery operation, and material preparation

Experience operating mixing equipment for liquids, powders, and thick paste-like materials

Experience batching complex formulations

Strong mathematical skills with excellent problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills

Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Flexibility to work any/all shifts to support a high growth work environment

Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, climb, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25-50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations

Position located in a mix of typical laboratory, pilot lab and office environments, and requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures and lighting

Able to work in a cold environment for extended periods of time while maintaining food safety protocols

3225 Food jobs