Advanced Manufacturing & Prototyping Technician I

The Advanced Manufacturing & Prototyping (AMP) Technician I focuses on supporting all product platforms of R&D. The daily duties of the AMP Technician include supporting the team with operating equipment, ordering, and handling raw materials, preparing new materials for internal and customer testing, conducting experiments, maintaining lab reports, performing routine testing, become knowledgeable in the formulations they are working with and analyzing and reporting results. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product. Responsibilities

Support in the operation of all Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP) processing/lab equipment, participate in sales/shipment projects, shelf-life studies, special projects, support Industrial trials and Elevated Quality Management Record observations, collect and prepare data for further analysis, prepare basic lab reports under guidance from Scientist/R&D Manager Attend the scheduled planning and execution of the design of experiment with the direction of the scientists and team members Support preventative maintenance, calibrations, preparations, operating and CIPs on all current pilot laboratory and pilot plant processing and testing equipment. Follow the plant procedure for required maintenance on all pilot processing equipment and machinery for safety, quality, or environmental concerns Participate in physical, chemical, and sensory evaluations of food ingredients and finished products for Safe Quality Food Complete procedures to create, maintain and provide accurate records Procure ingredients and supplies internally and through external vendors either by project or by lead Scientist. Provide and maintain proper storage area for all items. Cycle count items to provide correct minimum/maximum counts and correct, ongoing inventory until end of project Coordinate with internal departments in handling shipments of ingredients to vendors within US and overseas. Finished Goods sales sample dispatch coordination with regional sales manager Be an active participant in discussions, workshops, and informational meetings with our internal supporting departments Maintain a clean work environment, participate in sanitation duties, and complete Cleanze forms as needed Continuous work on all assigned goals and projects Practice discretion with confidential and proprietary projects and products Attend and participate in Chobani’s yearly Allergen, HACCP, GMP, Safety trainings and all other required meetings/training Complete additional work assigned, including special projects Follow Chobani’s safety procedures, standard operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices

1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing is required Experience in operating or maintaining manufacturing equipment in a food / beverage environment preferred Ability to operate pilot plant production equipment and laboratory testing equipment involved in the manufacturing of food and beverages required Flexibility in working hours as project/trials rotate according to priority and product demand Demonstrated ability to prioritize work by organizing the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance A “hands on” mentality with a positive demeanor and willingness to learn Knowledge of Sanitation, CIP and COP procedures preferred, and ability to work with chemicals Basic computer skills and proficient in MS Word and Excel, PowerPoint a plus Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly define ideas, problems, and solutions Self-motivated and self-directed to work independently and in group settings Basic math and problem-solving skills required Being a teammate is a must for our team Working knowledge of PPE’s, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices)

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