Associate R&D Technologist
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Clinton
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into
Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great
job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We're an $18
billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide.
We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and
grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our family today.
Apply Now!Your OpportunityOur team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages: Competitive Pay: $50,000 - $72,600 annuallyAnnual Bonus
Earning PotentialComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement
Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available to full and part time
Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.Open to
moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance
packages!In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth,
professional development, and tuition assistance. The Associate
Research and Development Technologist will assist in supporting
projects and documenting results as well as the research of
programs to drive cost optimization through formulation and
processing efficiencies, create new prototypes for product
development initiatives, and identify/approve potential ingredient
and manufacturing suppliers. Core Responsibilities Assists in the
development of new products and line extensions from bench top to
commercialization.
Helps R&D team in performing pilot plant tests to generate
product prototypes, documents, organizes product reviews, and
provides verbal and written communication on progress of
projects.
Runs production tests at manufacturing plants developing
commercially viable new products or reformulated products to
improve quality.
Works with on-line formulation data base system creating or
adjusting product formulations.
Maintains accurate project files, formulations, specifications and
product/ project data.
Works with cross functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing,
Finance, Engineering, Quality, Process Control etc.) on projects
providing product development support.
Improves product development skills though appropriate training,
understanding USDA/ FDA regulations and hands-on working in
projects.
Assists other R&D team members if required to generate product
prototypes.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions . Bachelor's degree
from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in
Food Science or related field, or equivalent combination of
education and experience, required.Strong scientific knowledge of
meat, non-meat ingredients and their functionality. Able to work
with pilot plant equipment with minimum supervision.Proficient in
on-line work systems and product development software
tools.Continuously improves and updates food/meat science and
product development skills and understands all aspects of current
plant process systems.Ability to multi-task; strong interpersonal,
communication, organizational and time management skills.May
require travel up to 40% of the time. Must have the ability to
complete required applicable forms in English, which requires the
ability to read and write in English.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic
environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while
building strong working relationships and a positive work
environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands The work
environment characteristics & physical demands described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Office and plant setting. The plant
environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather
related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near
moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles,
and chemicals.Noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate but can be loud when in the production area.Occasionally
lift and/or move up to 75 poundsSpecific vision abilities include
close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust
focus.Frequently required to stand; sit; walk; use hands handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or
hear.EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer
committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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