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Job Title :
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Sr
Food Technologist – Marshall, MN
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Company :
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Schwan's Research and Development, Inc.
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Position Type :
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Full Time - Regular
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Exempt/Non Exempt :
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Exempt
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Shift :
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1st Shift
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City :
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MARSHALL
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State :
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Minnesota
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Description :
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DESCRIPTION
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Currently, Schwans
Research and Development (Schwan’s), a subsidiary of The Schwan Food
Company, is expanding our Food Technology department. If you’re a
professional with interests in forming and leading product development
projects by developing complex formulas, processing procedures, and
specifications for new products, product enhancements, and cost
reductions to meet project parameters and Business Unit strategies ,
take a look at career opportunities at Schwan’s.
At Schwan’s, you’ll
get a competitive pay and benefits package. If you’re interested in
joining a global, privately owned company on the move, this is your
opportunity. To find out more and to apply for these opportunities at
Schwan’s, visit our website at: www.schwansjobs.com.
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Provides advanced
technical solutions to production issues as it relates to
ingredient, formulas, processing procedures, and specifications to
ensure continuous production of existing products and maintain
product quality and safety
- Develops experimental
formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for raw
ingredients, subassemblies, and finished products for simple new
product, product improvement, and cost reduction that meet project
parameters of established pricing, Marketing goals, food regulations,
and operation feasibility
- Organizes and manages
complex test runs to validate or modify experimental formulas and
processing procedures to develop final specifications and ensure
reproducibility for the production of finished products and subassemblies
- Establishes team and
works with members to ensure successful start-ups of new products,
product improvements, cost reductions, and ingredient, formula,
specification, or process changes
- Evaluates ingredients and
processing techniques to identify and commercialize simple product
improvement and cost reduction opportunities
- Evaluates, confirms
acceptability, creates/updates specifications and implements
proposed ingredients or process for Supplier Optimization
- Documents all work
according to established procedures and guidelines provides timely
and effective oral and written communication and prepare various
project reports to project personnel and project leader to ensure
complete communication of project status, progress, issues,
solutions, timeline, and accountability
- Supports innovation in
the development of new ideas, new products or new product
platforms through ideation sessions and bench top experimentation,
along with the ability to effectively communicate the concept
- Experience working with
meat is a definite plus
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, or related
field, or equivalent combination of education and/or product
development experience
Years of
related experience: 6-8+ years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced
PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Word;
advanced knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, and
Statistics; solid knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food
chemistry, food processing, and food functionality; must be able to
comprehend technical articles,
research papers, or presentation; must be able to apply advanced
technical knowledge learned; advanced ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and offer
solutions; ability to taste and ingest any type of food product
currently under development
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Let us tell you about The Schwan Food
Company. We are the largest, branded frozen-food company in the United
States. Schwan's® offers home delivery to customers throughout the 48
contiguous United States as well as operating with a large presence in
the foodservice channel and high visibility in the retail frozen food
aisle. The company has 19 brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®,
Freschetta®, Edwards®, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's® brand.
Candidates are
required to fill out an Employee Profile and Application in its entirety
For Immediate
Consideration, click on the APPLY NOW tabs
Schwan’s is an
equal opportunity employer.
Apply
Here
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It is the policy of The Schwan Food Company to recruit, hire,
assign, discipline and promote employees regardless of race, color, creed,
national origin, gender, religion or other categories protected by federal,
state, or local laws. It is also Schwan policy to employ and advance in
employment individuals qualified as disabled under applicable statutes who,
with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential
functions of a job.
As employers/government contractors, we comply with government regulations
and affirmative action responsibilities.
This is solely to help us comply with government record keeping, reporting
and other legal requirements. Your voluntary cooperation in completing this
form is appreciated. It will be kept in a confidential file separate from
the application for employment.
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