Pilot Plant Worker

Description The pilot plant operator will be a basic manufacturing helper in a manufacturing environment that makes dog/cat food and treats. It is a clean room environment that requires a significant amount of cleaning and sanitizing of floors, machines, walls, components and some basic lab sampling/pulling. They will assist more advanced level compounder operators with daily operation. They will help with mixing cleaning solutions and sanitize machines at times in between production runs. They will handle raw materials and ingredients such as whey, protein, corn, flour, liver, chicken, beef scrap etc. Weighing and recording sample data. In the Dry Ingredients area, they will be receiving materials inbound and recording via computer. They are able to be trained on Forklift to move incoming pallets. Assist with running samples back and forth between Analytical Lab area. Pay Rate: $18/hr Shift Times: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM Skills Production, Manufacturing, Mixer Operator, Mixing, Blending Operator, Blending, Dry Ingredient, Weighing Materials, Warehouse, Receiving, Quality, Sanitation Top Skills Details Production, Manufacturing, Mixer Operator, Mixing, Blending Operator, Blending, Dry Ingredient, Weighing Materials, Warehouse, Receiving Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum experience in manufacturing and/or sanitation. Experience Level Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Thompson's Station, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Thompson's Station, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Thompson's Station,TN. About Actalent

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