Process Technologist

5 Star Recruitment; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Process Technologist to oversee process development and improvements in food manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and requires a Bachelor's degree in food engineering or a related field. Ideal candidates should be motivated learners with effective communication skills and some experience in food processing, and will receive technical assistance and training support during their processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with a cross functional team.
• Motivated to learn and develop skills in food manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrates pride in food processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product formulations.
• Analyze operational data for process improvements.
• Provide technical assistance and training to stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent and team work

Motivated to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in food engineering or related field

Job description

The Process Technologist

The Process Technologist will be directly responsible for process development, standardization, and improvements in processing, as well as be responsible for promoting the professional competence of the cross functional team through daily activities, training, and support.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement product formulations, conduct product trials, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Collect and analyze operational data and trends to develop improvement plans for process, formulas, and equipment.
• Developing, evaluating, implementing, and maintaining the Thermal Processing programs to ensure the safety and quality of food products.
• To create knowledge transfer to stakeholders at Saturn Petcare providing technical assistance and training.
• Collaborate with customers and regulatory personnel during visits, inspections, and audits.
• Support deviation analyses and recommend product dispositions as needed.
• Serve as subject matter expert and provide technical assistance to optimize thermal processes and resolve issues.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in equipment hardware, software, and processes.
• Ability to understand, monitor, and test, equipment, and systems.
• Supports production continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drives continuous process improvement efforts by identification and reduction of process inefficiencies within the Engineering, R&D, and operations.
• Comply with documentation standards, maintenance plans, and system specifications per SQF requirements.
• Understand ingredients functionality and processability.
• Follows all Company Safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with established production processes per SQF requirements.
• Maintain proper housekeeping at the job site during and at completion of tasks according to SQF Requirements.
• Communicates daily any special needs to the R&D Manager.

Qualifications

Highly motivated to learn.

Ability to communicate effectively with a cross functional team.

Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

Demonstrates pride in food processing and food manufacturing.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree (B.S.) in food engineering, chemical engineering, food processing, food chemistry, food science, or related discipline. Knowledge of thermal processing. At least 3 years of experience in food processing, thermal processing, food engineering, or related fields.

Must-Haves

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Engineering or similar degree.
• Experience: 0-3 Years of Experience in a Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic, or relatable to a Food Manufacturing Environment. Must have an internship or Co-Op not just academic experience.

Required Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Willing to learn Food Manufacturing Processes.
• Certifications: N/A.
• Other: Must present themselves well and have strong communication skills as they will be working with cross functional teams to improve processes. Must be able to clearly and effectively work through issues and come up with solutions and present those solutions.