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Food
Technologist Carmel, IN
Job
Snapshot
Location:
Carmel,
IN 46032 (  Map it )
Employee
Type:
Full-Time
Employee
Industry:
Food
Manufacturing
Manages
Others:
No
Job
Type:
Research
Science
Education:
4
Year Degree
Experience:
Not
Specified
Travel:
Negligible
Posted:
3/16/2009
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Contact:
Human
Resources
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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
North America and expanding internationally.
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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