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Job Title: Machine/Plant Operator (Food)
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Duration: Contract - 5 months
Pay Range: $21/hr $21/hr (W2)
Job ID: 407135
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an ITQ Technologist - Cereal, 2nd Shift to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in equipment setup and sanitation, pilot-plant operations, and food safety leadership and a proven ability to independently run trials, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver safe, efficient operations.
Role Details:
Schedule: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Monday-Friday; occasional weekends. May flex to different shifts or hours with advance notice. May require up to 4 hours of overtime before or after shift and occasional 8-12 hour weekend support.
Max Pay Rate: $21/hr
Responsibilities:
- Autonomously set up, sanitize, and operate equipment for trials with a primary focus on the Cereal platform.
- Provide customer service and operational support across multiple ITQ platforms as a flex resource.
- Lead equipment sanitation activities and perform post-sanitation inspections.
- Operate safely, meet food safety requirements, and conduct risk assessments.
- Guide teams to identify and resolve human and food safety risks.
- Maintain and expand proficiency across multiple unit operations and systems; teach and train others where mastery exists.
- Support maintenance, electrical, and controls activities with a technical focus.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of sanitation experience in a processing environment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to lift, move, and transport up to 55 lbs repeatedly.
- Comfort operating autonomously in pilot plant or plant environments.
- Technical and mechanical problem-solving ability; basic computer skills (Office Suite and related programs).
- Strong understanding of food and human safety; capability to perform risk assessments.
- Team collaboration, communication, and ability to coach, train, and develop others.
- Critical thinking, conflict resolution, and ability to influence within a team setting.
- Adaptability to dynamic priorities and effective time management across competing tasks.
- Self-starter mindset with ownership of work quality and business impact.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in similar processing, pilot plant, or manufacturing roles.
- Foodservice or laboratory experience.
- Interest in food creation, CPG industry practices, and consumer trends in food and packaging.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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