Process Technologist: Launch & Optimize New Food Processes

Greencore USA; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greencore USA is seeking a role to support the PD & Process team in launching new products and processes, and to prepare factory documentation for trials and initial production. The position involves ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards during line trials and scale‑ups.

Strong analytical ability and Advanced Excel skills are essential, along with a proactive mindset to drive improvements in a fast‑moving food manufacturing environment. Attention to detail is crucial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, food manufacturing or related discipline.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.
• Self-motivated with a proactive problem-solving mindset; curiosity to challenge norms.

Responsibilities

• Supports PD & Process team in launching new products and processes.
• Prepares factory documentation for trials (scale up, raw materials, trial docs).
• Attends and supports factory trials and initial production runs to maintain product quality levels.
• Ensures line trial outputs are documented with adherence to food safety, quality standards and customer requirements.
• Involved in assessing equipment capability to align process standards with requirements to drive improvements.
• Performs organoleptic review and analysis to help determine shelf life of products.
• Reviews factory data in readiness for launch and prepares analytical information.
• Prepares factory documentation for launch.
• Contributes to team effort by applying leadership and active participation.
• Management retains discretion to modify duties as needed.

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Problem Solving & Analysis

Technical Understanding

IT Literate

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Food Manufacturing or related discipline

Job description

Greencore USA is seeking a role to support the PD & Process team in launching new products and processes, and to prepare factory documentation for trials and initial production. The position involves ensuring product quality and compliance with safety standards during line trials and scale‑ups.

Strong analytical ability and Advanced Excel skills are essential, along with a proactive mindset to drive improvements in a fast‑moving food manufacturing environment. Attention to detail is crucial.