Part-Time Sensory Panelist: Flavor & Texture Evaluator

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

At-will employment

Background check required

Job summary

ADM in Decatur, IL is seeking a Descriptive Sensory Panelist for an on-site, part-time role. You will evaluate appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture of ADM ingredients and applications using the five senses, working with a small panel. Shift runs Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.

to 12:00 p.m., with 9–12 hours weekly; pay is $20 per hour with overtime. Applicants should communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally, maintain neutral odor, and be prepared for on-site evaluations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and smartphones.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during sensory evaluations.
• Screened for high sensory acuity during on‑site interview.

Responsibilities

• Taste and evaluate food and beverage products and determine flavor and texture.
• Work with 10–12 panelists, performing evaluations while sitting, and expectorate or spit ingredients into a sealed container.
• Maintain neutral body odor and refrain from scented products during work hours.
• Communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally.

Skills

Sensory evaluation

Attention to detail

Digital device proficiency

Job description

ADM in Decatur, IL is seeking a Descriptive Sensory Panelist for an on-site, part-time role. You will evaluate appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture of ADM ingredients and applications using the five senses, working with a small panel. Shift runs Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.

to 12:00 p.m., with 9–12 hours weekly; pay is $20 per hour with overtime. Applicants should communicate findings clearly in writing and verbally, maintain neutral odor, and be prepared for on-site evaluations.