Career Opportunities:
Associate Food Scientist (Parsippany, NJ) (4821)
Millions
of times a day in more than 85% of American households, consumers reach for
Pinnacle Foods brands. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor
of high-quality branded food products, which have been trusted household
names for decades. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, our business employs an
average of approximately 4,300 employees. We are a leader in the shelf
stable and frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market
position in 8 out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our
Duncan Hines Grocery Division manages Leadership brands such as Duncan
Hines® baking mixes and frostings, Vlasic® shelf-stable pickles and Mrs.
Butterworth's® and Log Cabin® table syrups and Foundation brands such as Armour® canned meats, Brooks® and Nalley®
chili and chili ingredients, Comstock® and Wilderness® pie and pastry
fillings and Open Pit® barbecue sauces. Our Birds Eye Frozen Division
manages Leadership brands such as Birds Eye®, Birds Eye Steamfresh®,
C&W®, McKenzie's®, and Fresh like® vegetables, Birds Eye Voila!®
complete bagged meals and Van de Kamp's® and Mrs. Paul's® seafood and
Foundation brands such as Lender's® bagels, Celeste® pizza, Hungry-Man®
dinners and entrées and Aunt Jemima® frozen breakfasts. Our Specialty Foods
Division manages Tim's Cascade Snacks®, Hawaiian® Kettle Style Potato
Chips, Erin’s® Popcorn, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman's®
in addition to our food service and private label businesses. Pinnacle
Foods is a Top 1000 Company ranked on Fortune Magazine’s 2011 Top 1000
companies list.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
An Associate Food Scientist performs product development work with
supervision to meet project objectives. May be asked to perform multiple,
simultaneous projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Executes tests using recognized procedures
• Learns and utilizes the online specification system
• Maintains accurate and complete records, analyzes reports
• Obtains a working knowledge of plant processes and facilities
• Provides onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when
testing/manufacturing new products
• Follow directions of the supervisor, asking pertinent questions to
provide a learning experience
• Travel required
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, this executive must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Demonstrated technical competence
• Demonstrated motivated self-confidence and creative problem solving
skills
• Possesses minimum required technical communication skills
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and equipment
• Ability to operate equipment after receiving training and physically lift
up to 60 pounds on a limited basis
EDUCATION:
• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in food science or similar
discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum one to two years food product development experience is required
SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:
• Basic understanding of
the sciences, with a basic knowledge and understanding of food recipes
• Ability to interact with others in manufacturing, lab and office
environment
• Good time management skills
• Computer skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All openings will
be filled based on the qualifications without regard to race, creed, color,
sex, age, national origin, sponsor, marital status, disability, or status
as a disabled veteran or as a veteran of the Vietnam Era. All applicants
are invited to complete the Affirmative Action Supplement.
