Product & Process
Excellence Food Scientist Co-Op (11464) – Hershey, PA
Requisition
Number 11464 - Posted 09/18/2012 United States -
Pennsylvania - Hershey - Global Operations - Coop Product and Process
Excellence Food Scientist Co-Op Overview This unique Co-Op is
ideally suited for a student who is interested and capable of working a 12 to
15 month rotation starting in May/June 2013 through August 2014; however,
students who can work just one 6 month Co-Op in 2013 OR one 6 month Co-Op in
2014 will be considered, with preference going for the 12-15 month rotation.
The work schedule would be full-time (40 hours per week, 8:00am to 4:30am).
The position is located in the corporate Product and Process Excellence Group
in The Hershey Company’s Technical Center in Hershey, PA, but the position
may require up to 50% travel to our North American manufacturing facilities. The mission of the Product
and Process Excellence Group is to provide technical and scientific resource
to The Hershey Company's global operations for Continuous Improvement. The
student will have the opportunity to gain real world experience in the
Confectionery industry while working directly under the supervision of an
experienced Food Scientist. The position provides an opportunity for the
student to work directly with all areas of manufacturing and the corporate
Technical Center, including plant management/supervision, plant hourly work
force, quality assurance, product development, analytical research,
engineering and others. Responsibilities -
Product formulation optimization work from initial design, to benchtop and plant validation testing. -
Ingredient evaluations based on established procedures under guidance of
technical professional. -
Optimization and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes. -
Supporting technical professional in preparing chocolate and confectionery
samples. -
Data collection and documentation from bench top or plant studies. Qualifications Education -
Preferred Majors: Food Science, Food Technology/Engineering -
Grade Point Average of 3.00 or higher Other requirements -
A basic understanding in science (biology, chemistry or food
technology/engineering) to apply skills to support bench top / lab and
manufacturing testing under supervision of professional. -
Good written and oral communications skills. -
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. -
Basic Computer literacy, MS Office Tools ... i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint. -
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working both independently and in
multidisciplinary groups/teams with a high level of self
motivation. -
Desire to work hands on with products and equipment in both the lab and/ or
manufacturing. -
Willingness to work possible off shifts and weekends on occasion. -
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. -
A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to plant locations within
North America. The Hershey Company is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend
opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis
regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, disability, Veteran Status, sexual orientation, genetic information
or any other protected category recognized by state and federal laws. |
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