Food Technologist – Princeton, KY
- Job #:
- Job Type:
- Job Grade:
- Business Unit:
- Location:
- Status:
- Relocation
- JAN10-2
- Regular full time
- 13
- Ralcorp Snacks Sauces Spreads
- Princeton KY
- Open
- Yes
Job
Description
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KEY RESULT AREAS:
The Food Technologist will prepare and evaluate new products and existing
modifications in
R&D projects. Will also maintain, create and audit all product
specifications. Works closely
with marketing, manufacturing and QA to insure information is available
and accurate.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Use knowledge of pH meter,
cleaning and calibrating.
- Do daily test runs for
productivity with accurate input of collected data in current R&D
system for appropriate lines.
- Conduct evaluations for raw
material, sensory and shelf life.
- Create line settings for
new products and update existing line settings, general sheet and
formula recipe sheet. Post update and /or new settings on
appropriate line.
- Create finished specs for
new products including case label example and picture of product.
Update existing specs and “Quick Reference Guide”. Post updates
and/or new specs on the appropriate line.
- Create bill of materials
for new products and update existing ones. Communicate updates
and/or new bill of materials to Financial Accounting Manager.
- Through ProductVision,
creates and maintains label decs, nutritional data and product
formulas.
- Create file for new
products including nutritional information, case label, bag/insert
label and finished specs. Gather and update nutritional information.
Order all nutrition information from AIB, new and changed case
labels, and new and changed insert labels.
- Audit plant formulas,
actual to ProductVision, and issue Master Formula sheets.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with sample
preparation and product presentations.
- Responsible for limited
supervision of production start up, temporary employees, summer
interns and research associates.
- Maintain a clean work area,
practice safe work habits and report needed repairs, safety hazards
and safety concerns.
Food Safety Production Areas
- Notify Supervision of any
repairs or adjustments that are required.
- Understand, observe, and
comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container
policy while in the Production Areas.
- Perform all duties
necessary to meet American Institute of Baking (AIB), Company, and
or Government requirements / standards as prioritized by the
Company.
- Inform Management of ANY
Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become
noncompliant with specified requirements.
- Ability to initiate action
to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety
and the quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety
system.
- Identify and record any
problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients,
processes, quality system, or safety system.
- Controls further processing
or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and
quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has
been corrected.
- Inform Management of ANY
Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become
noncompliant with specified requirements.
- In the absence of immediate
supervisor, will assume necessary operational and administrative
duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to read,
write, and communicate orally.
- Must be able to hear.
- Must be able to reach 5
feet and lift above head.
- Must be able to stand
and/or sit for 8 hours.
- Must be able to lift and
carry up to 50 lbs. and push and pull up to 150 lbs.
- Must be able to perform
basic math skills.
- Must be able to bend
frequently at the waist and knees.
- Must have good manual
dexterity.
- Must be able to utilize a
ladder to reach above 5 feet.
- Must be able to work within
a freezer for up to 10 minutes.
- Must be
able to work within a cooler for up to 60 minutes.
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Job
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Food
Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 years related
experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in baking.
- 50% travel
required
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How to
Submit Your Resume
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Ralcorp is an equal
opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ralcorp to provide equal
employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or
status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
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