The UNL Food Processing Center is a multi-disciplinary resource for the food industry, providing a combination of consulting, educational, technical, and business development services. Our mission is to advance the food industry by applying science, investing in people, and building businesses.
As the Associate Pilot Plant Manager, you will:
Share responsibility for the operation of the pilot plants of The Food Processing Center (FPC) and how they function.
Work directly with clients as well as University faculty and staff members in the coordination and implementation of confidential food-related research and development projects in the pilot plants.
Communicate with the clients and other FPC team members to define the project, make proposals for/to clients for work to be performed in the pilot plants, schedule work, keep project and equipment records, order ingredients and supplies, report data and results, submit invoices and provide other needed technical assistance.
Operate and upkeep processing equipment, use chemicals in food processing and sanitation and handle food ingredients.
This position requires physical work including lifting, standing for extended periods of time, and climbing, bending, and twisting. There is potential exposure to warm, cold, humid, dusty, loud conditions.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
Retirement plans with university match
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
A diverse and inclusive workplace
We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in food science or a closely related field plus six months hands-on experience in the operation of mechanized processing equipment.
Knowledge of food science.
Strong mechanical skills.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Ability to handle the physical nature of the work in the pilot plants required.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
Master's degree in food science or a closely related field.
Hands-on experience in a food production environment including some level of project management and operation of processing equipment.
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.