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Job Title
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Food Scientist - Modesto,
CA
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Job Function
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Research
and Development
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City
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Modesto
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State
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California
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Full Time/Part Time
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Full Time
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Job Summary
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Under
limited supervision from the department manager directs the day to day
activities associated with customer samples, whether the samples are “off
the shelf” standard items or prototype samples manufactured in the pilot
plant. The incumbent will supervise two shipping clerks in the sample room;
maintain a small inventory of all standard items produced by the vegetable
unit of Gilroy Foods & Flavors (GFF), and maintain a small inventory of
all necessary shipping supplies. The incumbent will also manage GFF’s customized sample order system (SPIN), assigning
sample orders to the appropriate department members as the orders post on a
day-to-day basis. The incumbent will also work very closely with the
department product developers, coordinating the manufacture of any custom
prototype products for customers, assisting with product development,
formulation and manufacture of prototypes as needed.
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Position Responsibilities
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Develop
close functional relationships within the department, GFF’s
corporate Sales and Marketing departments and plant operations teams.
Maintain prompt sample order fulfillment service for all customer sample
requests.
Maintain a small, up-to-date inventory of all standard items produced by
the vegetable unit of Gilroy Foods & Flavors; dehydrated onion and
garlic, dehydrated chile products, dehydrated
vegetables, GardenFrost frozen purees, Controlled
Moisture frozen vegetables, and Redi-Made
shelf-stable garlic purees.
Establish a working relationship with each Operation Services Manager from
each of the manufacturing facilities (Modesto,
Gilroy, Las Cruces) to
seek advice and assistance in maintaining the sample inventory.
Work with the department technical document specialists to maintain a
library of the proper paperwork for sample shipments; product
specifications, certificates of origin, phytosanitary
certificates, etc.
Work with the department technical document specialists to maintain correct
labeling for all product samples.
Directly supervise two clerks; contribute advice to the department manager
for annual reviews, direct day-to-day work loads and responsibilities and
establish disciplinary measures as needed.
Contribute guidance and suggestions early in the product development
process to the product developers that will improve delivery of functional
product designs.
Prepare developmental and product specs as applicable.
Other duties as assigned by the department manager.
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Position Qualifications
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• MS degree
in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field with 4 to 5 years experience
or BA/BS degree with 6 to 7 years related experience or related level of
experience.
• Display a fundamental understanding of food science and how food is
affected through processing including food safety, sanitary design,
microbiology, etc.
• Troubleshooting skill with demonstrated ability to “think on their feet”.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work cross functionally through all internal
departments/divisions within CFI and other ConAgra Groups to garner their
support and enthusiasm.
• Understanding of food systems and ingredient interactions.
• Knowledge of product development process.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office programs
Knowledgeable in various foods processing equipment.
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AutoReqId
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15784BR
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