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Food Technologist I – Salina, KS
Position Description:
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DESCRIPTION
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Currently,
Schwan's Research & Development, Inc. (Schwan’s), a subsidiary
of The Schwan Food Company, is expanding our Product Development
department. If you’re a professional with interests in leading
small product development projects and teams as assigned in
addition to working under the guidance of project leaders to
develop basic formulas, processing procedures, and specifications
for new products, product enhancement, and cost reduction products
to meet project parameters and business unit strategies, take a
look at career opportunities at Schwan’s.
At Schwan’s,
you’ll get a competitive pay and benefits package. If you’re
interested in joining a global, privately owned company on the
move, this is your opportunity. To find out more and to apply for
these opportunities at Schwan’s, visit our
website at: www.schwansjobs.com
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Assists in providing
technical solutions to production issues as it relates to
ingredient, formulas, processing procedures, and
specifications to ensure continuous production of existing
products and maintain product quality and safety.
- Assists in the
development of experimental formulas, processing procedures,
and specifications for raw ingredients, subassemblies, and
finished products for simple new product, product improvement,
and cost reduction that meet project parameters of established
pricing, marketing goals, food regulations, and operation
feasibility.
- Organizes and manages
basic test runs to validate or modify experimental formulas
and processing procedures to develop final specifications and
ensure reproducibility for the production of finished products
and subassemblies.
- Works with team
members to ensure successful start-ups of new products,
product improvement, cost reduction, ingredient, formula
modifications, or process changes
- Evaluates ingredients
and processing techniques to identify and commercialize simple
product improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Assists in
evaluating, confirming acceptability, updating specifications
and implementing proposed ingredients for supplier
optimization
- Documents various
work according to established procedures and guidelines,
provides timely and effective oral and written communication
and prepares reports to project team to ensure complete
communication of project status, progress, issues, solutions,
timeline, and accountability.
- Supports innovation
by joining in the development of new ideas, new products or
new product platforms through ideation sessions and bench top
experimentation.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
Bachelor
of Science degree or equivalent in Food Science, Biological
Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education
and/or product development experience.
Years of related experience: 0-2 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic communication and
interpersonal skills. PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite,
particularly Excel and Word. Basic knowledge of Algebra, Geometry,
Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics. Basic knowledge and
understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, food processing,
and food functionality. Must be able to comprehend technical
articles, research papers, or presentation. Must be able to apply
technical knowledge learned. Basic ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer
solutions; ability to taste and ingest any type of food product
currently under development.
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Let us tell you about The
Schwan Food Company. We are the largest, branded frozen-food
company in the United States. Schwan's® offers home delivery to
customers throughout the 48 contiguous United States as well as
operating with a large presence in the foodservice channel and high
visibility in the retail frozen food aisle. The company has 19
brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®, Freschetta®,
Edwards®, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's® brand.
Candidates are required to
fill out an Employee Profile and Application in its entirety
For Immediate
Consideration, click on the APPLY NOW tabs
Schwan’s is an equal
opportunity employer.
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To Apply Visit The
Schwan Food Company
We are an equal opportunity
employer.
Contact Information
Reference
Code: 11-68946
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