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Associate Food Technologist-LIT00240 – Lititz, PA Cargill
is a unique place to grow your career, your experience and your abilities. Every day, we
grow our reputation as a leading international producer of food,
agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. We take pride
in our global reach, ability to contribute, and strong work ethics and
values. Founded in 1865, Cargill
is a privately held company and employs 142,000 people in 65 countries with
annual revenues in excess of $133.9 billion. Through innovation, creativity
and teamwork, we are transforming entire markets and people’s lives worldwide,
and we can have the same impact on your career. Discover how we can be Better
Together at www.cargill.com. Description
Cargill Cocoa &
Chocolate produces premium quality chocolate, compound and cocoa products
that have been manufacturing for over 100 years. Its innovative product line
serves the needs of the confectionery, bakery, food manufacturing, and dairy
markets throughout North America. The Associate Food Technologist position at Cargill Cocoa
& Chocolate includes preparation of prototypes and work on special
projects to meet specific customer needs. Create and formulate new products
to support customer needs, including product innovation. Apply knowledge of
chocolate industry equipment, processes and tools to all aspects product
development. Apply knowledge of cocoa butter, chocolate, and compound
ingredients. Work with milk ingredients, whey powder, non
fat dry milk, Casein and Skim Milk powder in confectionary
applications, chocolate liquor processing and cocoa bean origin blending to
make dark chocolate, cookie drops, chips and chunks. Work with lauric and non-lauric oils as
used in ice cream coatings as well as eutectics. Utilize relevant databases,
notebooks, tracking systems, and applications. Comply with Cocoa &
Chocolate Safety and Food Safety programs (HACCP, ISO, FSSC)
procedures and protocols. Principal Accountabilities: ·
40% Coordinate, design, conduct product development
projects for customers. ·
20% Formulas and product development: Write formulas
for development of new products and improvement of existing products. ·
10% Conduct physical and sensory analysis on chocolate,
compound, cocoa powders and finished products as required. ·
10% Coordinate plant scale up activities working in
conjunction with Production. ·
10% Assist in: Management for cocoa powder
applications, stock reference powders, and customer samples; Logging of new
projects and maintenance of assigned projects in Master Project Tracker;
Maintaining ISO Manual for Product Development Department. ·
5% Promote use of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate North
America products in North America by maintaining knowledge of industrial
sectors in which we operate. ·
5% File invention disclosures, patent disclosures where
applicable, protect intellectual property. Qualifications
Required ·
Bachelors Degree in Food
Science, Chemistry or relevant science related field ·
Good computer skills ·
Good oral, written and listening communication skills ·
Good organizational skills ·
Ability to work in a team environment ·
Food industry experience (including internships) Desired ·
Lab experience in a food manufacturing facility ·
2+ years experience in a
related position Cargill is an EEO/AA
employer. Job
Quality Assurance/Food Safety Primary Location
US-PA-Lititz Schedule
Full-time Job Type
Standard Shift
Day Job |
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