Plant Technician

Our client, Food & Pharma Manufacturing is seeking a Plant Technician to join their team. As a Plant Technician, you will be part of the Pilot Plant team supporting hands-on trial execution and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safe operations, a detail-oriented mindset for documentation and quality checks, and the drive to collaborate effectively with product developers and fellow technicians.

Job Title:Plant Technician

Location:Bridgewater, NJ

What's the Job?

• Perform Pilot Plant Trials by collaborating with Product Developers and a team of fellow technicians to ensure safe operation of equipment and work in line with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Prepare formulations according to Trial Requests, supporting project leaders and the Pilot Plant team in trial planning, preparation, execution, and review of improvements.
• Set up, operate, clean, and sanitize aseptic-processing equipment in a sustainable and safe manner while adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Process and package batches in line with trial objectives, including light mechanical repair and equipment adjustments as required and in accordance with SOPs.
• Document and prepare summaries of trial results using actual processing data, including organizing and recording data per Pilot Plant request and batch record keeping standards.

What's Needed?

• Experience working in a production environment in Food or Pharma, with strong familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to follow SOPs and operate under general supervision while reporting directly to the Pilot Plant Manager.
• Comfort supporting quality activities, including process deviation identification and escalation, and performing Quality Control testing (pH, Viscosity, Titrations, Total Solids).
• Experience with aseptic processing and thermal processing/aseptically processed and packaged foods (optional) is a plus.
• Strong teamwork and open communication skills, with a proactive approach to improving Pilot Plant processes and procedures.

What's in it for me?

• Work on meaningful Pilot Plant trials where your hands-on execution directly supports product development and continuous improvement.
• Build expertise in aseptic-processing equipment operations, batch processing, and trial documentation.
• Contribute to Food Safety, Quality, and SHE standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary work area.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support audits, sampling, validation requirements, and accurate stock control.
• Grow your operational capability through consistent practice of SOP adherence, data organization, and trial result updates in internal systems.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Work Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Work Schedule: FT - Mon thru Thurs : 4 x 10 hour days

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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