Career Opportunities: Food Technician (Mountain Lakes, NJ)

Millions of times a day in over 80% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, many of which have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Mountain Lakes, NJ, our $2.6B business employs more than 4,500 people in 19 sites around North America. We are a leader in the dry and frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 9 out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our brands include Duncan Hines, Aunt Jemima, Lenders Bagels and Vlasic just to name a few.

SCOPE OF POSITION: Provide Project support to Product Development team members for all aspects of the Product Development Process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembly of food product or package components and/or models/prototypes for use in evaluating their properties through various methods including: project team evaluation, sensory panels, shelf- life testing, and market research studies. Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Preparation of facilities/equipment to support activity outlined above.
• Coordinate disassembly, sanitation, storage of equipment and clean up of facilities following activities described above.
• Maintain and track inventories of supplies. Assure supplies are properly stored. Contact suppliers, customer service and/or plants when necessary.
• Food processing and preparation necessary to support product, process or packaging design efforts.
• Assist with product testing and product presentations, including periodic overnight travel.
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of food science, food processing methods and techniques, and current food industry trends.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to become proficient in the use of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and other software specific to function.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to work in a cold environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Desire to seek out new assignments and responsibilities.
• Ability to promote a cooperative work environment through teamwork both inside and outside the R&D organization.
• Maintain a positive attitude by seeking “how to” accomplish goals rather than dwelling on “why we can’t” accomplish them.
• Ability to allow free exchange with others both in conversation and written documents.
• Ability to build on rather than criticize other ideas.
• Ability to execute project with direction.
• Appreciation for and demonstration of the scientific method in work conducted.
• Ability to become proficient in the use typical laboratory and pilot equipment.

EDUCATION:

2 year degree a plus but not required.

EXPERIENCE

Five - seven years in a food or technical discipline such as nutrition, laboratory science, chemistry.

SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work productively in a team environment
• Skills in collection, documentation and analysis of data.
• Appreciation for and demonstration of the scientific method in work conducted; attention to detail
• Good listening skills.
• Appreciation for and demonstration of food preparation and cooking methods.

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.

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