Pilot Plant Worker

Company: Actalent
Location: Thompsons Station
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pilot Plant Operator 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. Skills Production, Manufacturing, Mixer Operator, Mixing, Blending Operator, Blending, Dry Ingredient, Weighing Materials, Warehouse, Receiving, Quality, Sanitation Schedule Monday-Thursday 7am-5:30pm 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. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Thompson's Station,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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