Pilot Plant Technician (24-40 hours)
Nutri-akt - Careers in food
Utrecht, Netherlands
On-site
Intermediate
posted 13 hours ago
Vacancies Summary
Join our client's team as a Pilot Plant Technician, where you'll support Product and Process Technologists in creating high-quality products using advanced processes. This role offers the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge Research and Innovation center in Utrecht.
Our client is seeking a Pilot Plant Technician who is enthusiastic about supporting Product and Process Technologists in developing high-quality products through state-of-the-art processes. You will be based in the Pilot Plant of a modern Research and Innovation center in Utrecht, responsible for product creation during the pilot phase and testing processes alongside technologists. As the primary contact for the pilot plant, you will need to adopt a customer service mindset to assist technologists in addressing their research inquiries. Your expertise in equipment and food processes makes you an essential member of our Specialized Nutrition organization. Collaborating with colleagues from the Shelf Life department, Food Science & Technology lab, and Product & Process development, you will focus on continuous improvement.
The Role
In this position, you will be the go-to expert on processes and equipment in the pilot plant, ready to assist and advise colleagues from other departments. You will gain knowledge in processes such as pasteurization, sterilization, and homogenization. Your sense of responsibility and proactive attitude will add significant value to the team.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of trials: weighing raw materials, preparing equipment, and packaging.
- Execution of pilot plant trials as requested by Product and Process developers.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the pilot plant.
- Assisting with warehouse management and minor maintenance tasks.
- Ensuring a safe and pleasant work environment.
- Compliance with food safety requirements (ISO 22000).
Requirements
- Hands-on experience as a pilot plant technician with a passion for food ingredients and processing.
- MBO or HBO in Food & Process or a similar field, and/or VAPRO C with a food background.
- Previous experience in food processing is preferred.
- Open communication style and eagerness to learn.
- Proactive mindset is essential.
- Experience in a quality-regulated environment (e.g., ISO 22000 / 9001) is a plus.
- Interest in technology and maintenance is advantageous.
- Proficiency in English; Dutch is a plus.
What We Offer
- Contract via Nutri-akt.
- 24-40 hours per week.
- Initial contract of 3 months, with the possibility of extension.
- Starting ASAP.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
Required skills
communication
Maintenance
Compliance
Innovation
Food Safety
Management
service
Packaging
Dutch
Research
English
Art
Process Development
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