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Sensory Science Technician – Knoxville, TN
Job
- Quality
Assurance/Control
Primary Location
- USA-Tennessee-Knoxville
Business Organization
- Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters, Inc.
Schedule
- Full-time
Description
SHIFT: Monday
through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SUMMARY: The Sensory
Science Technician will assist the Sensory staff in daily operations to
optimize the quality of our product. The Technician is responsible for
assisting in preparing and executing sensory tests, supporting training
activities, data collection, and working with Roasting and Production. This
role supports all activities related to sensory efforts. The role interacts
with Roasting, Coffee Process, Production, Distribution Center, Multi-Site,
and other GMCR facilities.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Participate in
and support sensory training activities
· Prepare and
execute basic sensory tests.
· Assist in the
development and maintenance of computerized sensory support systems for
data collection, analysis, and reporting.
· Order supplies
and maintain the Sensory Lab
· Communicate and
interact frequently with the Coffee Department, Multi-Site, and other GMCR
manufacturing facilities
· Responsibility
to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or
division personnel with authority to initiate action.
OTHER NECESSARY
FUNCTIONS:
· Ability to work
independently on assigned tasks and projects, as well as within the
structure of a cross-functional team.
· Ability to
communicate ideas clearly and concisely.
· Ability to adapt and effectively prioritize work tasks in a rapidly changing
environment.
· Ability to apply problem solving tools and techniques in daily
activities.
· Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements
directed by GMCR and the department.
· Performs other duties as requested by management.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s or
Associates degree in a scientific discipline preferred; laboratory,
culinary, or coffee experience a definite plus.
· Familiarity
with sensory evaluation principles, concepts and techniques (qualitative
and quantitative).
· Familiarity
with sensory data collection and statistical analysis software systems
(e.g., Compusense, RGSYS, SIMS, etc) preferred.
· Basic
understanding of the Product Development process is desirable.
· Willingness /
ability to travel to other GMCR manufacturing sites, as needed.
· Strong computer
knowledge; Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Excel.
Strong math, science, written and verbal skills.
· Strong organizational ability with great attention to detail needed.
· Ability to uphold Safety standards, participates in Continuous Process
Improvement on the job, and follows our Manufacturing best practices.
· Ability to interact well with others, be a
self-starter, work well on own, and follows instructions.
PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
·
Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of
keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).
· Ability to lift items, frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist,
and reach overhead with repetitive motions.
An
offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the
individual successfully completing a pre-employment physical, as provided
by a GMCR selected physician. This individual will also be required to
authorize GMCR to run a Criminal Background Check. The examination and
criminal background check must be completed prior to the first day of
employment. GMCR reserves the right to determine the suitability of an applicant
for a position based on an evaluation of all available information,
including but not limited to past work performance, applications,
resumes, references and background checks.
GMCR is
an E-Verify employer.
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