Process Technician

Primient · Loudon, TN

Level: Technician
Team: Process
Degree: Preferred
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Food & beverage
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level process role at Primient (food & beverage) in Loudon, TN. Then, your pay will keep increasing as your skillset grows.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names: EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 128 other live process postings in the US.

Experience asked: More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 37%
Root cause 22%
Tooling 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Training programPromotion path mentionedLifts up to 55 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Primient
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Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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requirements

of the EHS policies and procedures

✓Being responsible for their own actions
✓Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others and the environment
✓Complete tasks and maintain current training on all area Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support Loudon's identity preserved statuses. This includes but is not limited to Allergen Management, Kosher, Halal and Non-GMO policies and operational SOPs.
✓Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken
✓Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHS Support’s activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost effective manner
✓Diagnose, operate, correct, and manage the outcomes of complex processing systems (mechanical and chemical) utilizing a real time ERP system (OS PI).
✓Deliver effective turnover to the oncoming team through verbal and written communication (logbook).
✓Safely perform all required duties. Includes but not limited to, writing permits, performing safety audits, monthly training topics, and daily safety messages.
✓Produce quality products, record all information in process quality assurance tests, and take appropriate actions to correct deviations.
✓Perform environmental checks per our permits to ensure compliance.
✓Maintain a clean work environment per established Good Manufacturing Practices.
✓Required to learn all aspects of Technical Process Operation via a progressive training program and demonstrate proficiency.
✓Train other technicians.
✓Perform basic maintenance duties and assist maintenance team when directed.
✓Considerable care required in monitoring control centers, reviewing information, making independent and informed decisions, and operating equipment safely and efficiently to ensure continuity of operations.

Skill blocks: the more you learn, the more you earn : At Primient we pay you to upskill through a system of learning and development called “skill blocks”. Gaining new skills blocks leads to pay enhancements and helps you to advance on our structured Technician Career Path. Over time, you can develop into a subject matter expert – designing improvements to the processes you run every day.

Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks:

✓Lifting of up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance.
✓Climb a vertical ladder up to 15ft
✓Climb several flights of stairs, several times a shift
✓Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting
✓Bending and twisting motion at the waist and knees
✓Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with the

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Process Technician | Primient About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Process Technician

Loudon, TN

Join us at Primient for a well-paid manufacturing job with big prospects. From day one, you’ll earn a great wage and full benefits. Then, your pay will keep increasing as your skillset grows.

•Starting pay of $30.98/hr with opportunity to advance to $37.94/hr with our pay for skill system.
•Benefits include Healthcare/Medical insurance from day one, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, and generous vacation package.
•Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.

About primient

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we’re also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Investing in the future of Loudon: We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come.

Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of Loudon and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.

The opportunity

Manufacturing careers that offer more: The Primient Process Technician role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labor. But you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills – to follow the path to becoming a skilled technician.