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Food Technologist - Job Snapshot Location:
Employee
Type: Full-Time
Employee Industry: Food Manages
Others: No Job Type: Research Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: Not Specified Travel: Negligible Posted: 2/16/2009 Contact
Information Contact: Human
Resources Ref ID: Food
Technologist Description DESCRIPTION
Fast growing food manufacturer and distributor is searching for a Food
Technologist SCOPE The Food Technologist is food scientist who applies
scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production
technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods.
This person conducts basic research and new product research and development
of foods. Develops new and improved methods and systems for food processing,
production, quality control, packaging and distribution. Studies methods to
improve quality of foods, for example flavor, color, texture, nutritional
value, convenience, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of
foods. Develops food standards, safety and sanitary regulations. Tests new
products in test kitchen and develops specific processing methods in
laboratory pilot plant, and confers with process engineers, flavor experts,
and packaging and marketing specialist to resolve problems. May also
specialize in one phase of food technology, for example product development,
quality control, or production inspection, technical writing, teaching or
consulting. May also specialize in particular branch of food technology, for
example cereal grains, meat and poultry, fats and oils, seafood, animal
foods, beverages, dairy products, flavors, sugars and starches, sabilizers, preservatives, colors, and nutritional
additives, and be indentified according to branch of food technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Oversee all stages of product and process development and
control for new and existing formulas. Review and approving nutritional
data for print, writing new product specifications, and documenting labeling
regulations. Developing samples/prototypes of new products, modifying
existing products, developing specifications for product production labeling,
and compiling cost analysis information. Work with sales, marketing and
quality assurance departments coordinating with suppliers of ingredients,
ensuring smooth start-up for new product production processes, and completing
other special projects as needed. COMPANY INFORMATION Heartland Sweeteners,
LLC is a leader in the production and distribution of no calorie sweetener
products to retail and food service markets. Our state-of-the-art production
and distribution facilities along with centrally located distribution centers
provide efficient distribution of its full product line to its customers.
Products include branded and private label table-top sweeteners for hot and
cold beverages and granular tabletop sweetener for baking in a variety of
sizes and packages. Products are distributed throughout Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements for this position should include but not be limited to the
following. Bachelor's degree in Food Science Requires continual
improvement of food industry knowledge base by staying abreast of new food
ingredients, emerging products, and food trends. Ability to solve flavor
and food ingredient related issues associated with applications and
processing methods. Sound knowledge of food ingredients, equipment, and
processing is required. It is important that there is an understanding of the
differences between lab and production product preparation. Strong
attention to detail and operational workflow dynamics Excellent
communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels of the
organization Ability to build relationships and work across a multi-product
line organization Self-motivated, analytical, organized, detail-oriented,
and ability to multi-task Experienced planner with the ability to adhere to
timelines and meet deadlines Strong analytics and computer skills (MS
Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SysPro etc.)
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE This individual should have the equivalent to a
Bachelors degree in Food Science or related Food Technology.
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