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Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nPosition Summary:\nTechnicians play a key role in our innovation process by organizing and executing pilot plant trials and associated support under general supervision. Technicians perform mechanical troubleshooting/repair as required, interact with project teams, and participate in project discussions. Technicians participate in cross-training as needed and learn new required skills due to global technological advances. This is a swing shift position.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nSet up, start up, operate, clean, and shut down food processing equipment\nSuccessfully execute equipment change over activities \nPerform mechanical repairs, inspection and troubleshooting as required\nApply calculations as illustrated in the training program\nComplete all specified training programs, gradually learn the principles ofend-to-end soluble coffee global manufacturing processes including roasting, extraction, aroma recovery, evaporation and drying\nMaintain equipment in good sanitary and working condition\nDocument trial data records and prepare summaries of trial results (Log Sheets, etc.)\nAnalyze data from various sources such as test results, process controls, trending, and monitoring, troubleshoot for deviations\nRun sediment, moisture, powder density and other specific quality monitoring\nTrace and understand process flows similar with fluidizing lines and operate heaters and coolers\nSupport Project Leaders, Pilot Plant Team Members and others in pilot plant trial preparation, execution, follow up, review and process improvement\nUnderstand and adhere to all applicable job specific safety and security rules, including LOTO\nReview and provide feedback for updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)\nApply good manufacturing practices, follow SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area\nSupport Sustainability Roadmap for the site\nAdditional duties as assigned\nJob Qualifications (Minimum Education, Experience, and Knowledge)\nHigh School Diploma (or equivalent) \nMinimum of 1-3 years of previous operational/manufacturing experience required\nExperience working on complex manufacturing systems similar with roasters, evaporators, centrifuges, aroma recovery systems, cell extraction and spray or batch dryers preferred\nExperience working on similar equipment used for thermal and aseptic processing preferred\nExperience and understanding of working with equipment that uses rupture discs and safety valves preferred\nPrevious mechanical operation experience or schooling in a maintenance/mechanical/trades program preferred\nStrong critical and analytical skills including problem solving\nAbility to lift up to 50lbs, occasionally may lift with assistance over 50lbs\nIt is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.\nTo our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.\nThe Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at  or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.\nThis position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.\nReview our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.\nJob Requisition: 411710\nNestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. 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