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Food Technologist I – Req
#: 1308 Education
Bachelor's Degree Location
Chicago, IL 60601 US Career
Level Experienced (Non-Manager)
Category
Science Date
Needed By 3/30/2012 Job
Type Full-time Travel
0 Open
Date 3/1/2012 Division
Dawn Food Products Job
Description Dawn Food Products, Inc. is the world's largest
privately owned, global bakery supplier with annual sales of over $1 billion,
and over 4,000 people working in more than 40 countries. We have operations
in the U.S., United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada and Holland. Dawn's proven recipe
for success is built on our Circle of Excellence that includes: outstanding, hard working People who develop and produce consistently
high-quality Products that exceed the expectations of our Customers around
the world. Our culture drives global growth by embracing diversity while
encouraging constant learning and continuous professional development. Dawn
People enjoy great benefits. MAIN RESPONSIBILITY Under direct supervision, tests recipes for new
products and investigates ingredients for product mixes, fillings, frostings,
etc. Ensures all product ingredients meet customer and FDA compliance
guidelines. Works as a team member on projects, but may also lead
projects from concept to commercialization. This position will have a
good understanding of plant equipment and processes, and skills and knowledge
are more process-oriented.
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Conducts experiments to test or improve upon
recipes for DFP manufactured products. ·
Engages in research to develop new methods of
processing or production of DFP and / or Customer labeled
goods. ·
Ensures that all experiments meet the guidelines
set by the Food & Drug Administration for food manufacturing. ·
Maintains all acquired ingredient documentation
related to the creation of any DFP products in accordance with departmental
and FDA guidelines. ·
Examines potential new ingredients for allergic
or chemical reactions. ·
Performs ongoing
maintenance of ingredient databases to ensure system accuracy needed for the
testing and development of DFP products. ·
Contacts vendors to question and/or challenge
their product requests and verify need for specific ingredients or content
specifications.
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Works as project team member, but may lead
projects as well. ·
Provides constant support and information to team
members in New Product Development and/or R & D to ensure the most
accurate, up to date data is being disseminated. ·
Responds to inquiries from customers and
consumers regarding product content and labeling. ·
Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.
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Demonstrates the “Dawn Values” of Team Dawn and
supports the Circle of
Excellence.
Job
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS/LEVELS OF COMPETENCE Bachelor’s degree in
Chemistry, Science or related field preferred with 3+ years of experience OR High School diploma
with 5+ years of food product development experience |
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