Testing & Trial Coordinator

About Blentech
At Blentech, we are "Blending Simplicity with Technology." We manufacture advanced, custom-engineered food processing equipment and software. The Blentech Innovation Center (BIC) is our state-of-the-art facility where clients come to test recipes, scale up production, and trial our machinery. We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented T esting & Trial Coordinator to ensure our facilities run seamlessly, safely, and provide a world-class experience for our customers.
Position Summary
The core function of the Testing & Trials Coordinator is to create and maintain facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and high-quality customer experience at the BIC. You will also support testing, trial, and special project efforts elsewhere within the company. This role has no direct reports.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Facility Maintenance & Cleanliness (50%)

• Maintain top-tier organization, storage, and cleanliness throughout the BIC facility.
• Clean the inside and outside of industrial equipment before and after test runs.
• Clean floors, walls, and other interior surfaces with assistance, as well as exterior areas (such as the boiler and chiller zones).
• Manage waste disposal (compost, recycling, trash, and food waste).
• Launder lab coats following each customer trial.

Trial & Equipment Support (30%)

• Assist with trial planning, preparation, operation, data collection, and test documentation.
• Configure Blentech equipment, large and small machinery, and components for testing and trials.
• Coordinate and perform equipment maintenance (independently or with support).
• Provide hands-on assistance before, during, and after customer trials.
• Handle the transportation, delivery, and movement of ingredients, equipment, and components.

Cross-Departmental Support (10%)

• Collaborate with other internal departments and assist the manufacturing site as needed.
• Source ingredients for upcoming trials.
• Support special projects as directed by management.

Continuous Improvement & Marketing (10%)

• Participate in 5S and Kaizen continuous improvement events at the BIC or the primary Factory.
• Assist with marketing event preparation at the BIC, Factory, or trade shows.

Required Competencies

• Customer-Centric: Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write routine reports and read/interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical experience, expertise, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Organization: Sharp attention to detail with the ability to manage changing priorities and workflow flexibly and enthusiastically.
• Compliance: Strict adherence to safety policies, food safety regulations, cleanliness standards, and landlord expectations (including the Food Defense plan).

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanical Experience, OR equivalent work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs in non-repetitive movements.
• Willingness and ability to enter freezer temperatures (-15°F) for short periods (less than 3 minutes).
• Full compliance with all company safety and food safety policies.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, twisting, climbing stairs, and sitting at a workstation. Must be able to operate computers and office equipment.
• Environment: Works in a commercial kitchen, factory environment, and on the manufacturing floor. The environment can be damp, wet, or hot due to cooking, and noise levels are usually moderate to loud due to active machinery.

Blentech Offers

• Paid Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision for the employee are 100% company-paid
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% company match after 6 months
• Growth: Career advancement opportunities and a supportive culture for professional development

Compensation & Schedule (DOE)

• Pay Range: $24.46 - $27.94 per hour
• Schedule: Full-Time, on-site in Santa Rosa, CA
• PTO accrual and a boot allowance if time spent on the shop floor is necessary, and a collaborative professional culture

If you have experience and the drive to grow and learn with us, please send your resume. This is an on-site position. Candidates must be within driving distance of our Santa Rosa office.

We do not accept recruiters or international applications.