R&D Sample Prep & Shipping Technician

Harvest Food Group LLC; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Harvest Food Group LLC is seeking an R&D Technician to coordinate daily sample preparation and shipment in a refrigerated food manufacturing setting. You will manage sample requests, PLEX product splits, and labeling, while collaborating with R&D, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure on‑time deliveries.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, documenting details, and ensuring accurate packaging for customer shipments, with attention to safety and compliance in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual English and Spanish communications.
• Basic proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Basic math and reading skills to verify quantities, weights, labels, and shipping instructions.
• Ability to learn and accurately use PLEX for product splits, invoicing, and inventory transactions.
• Ability to meet fixed shipping deadlines and remain accurate during high‑volume work.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, including weekends when required by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sample pulling and PLEX transactions, including labeling and inventory.
• Assist R&D with sample prep and documentation for customers.
• Prepare and ship samples with appropriate packaging and dry ice; verify shipping labels and weight details.
• Maintain accurate sample area inventory and keep areas clean and organized.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Outlook

Excel

Word

Math skills

Reading skills

PLEX usage

Time management

Shipping deadlines

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLEX ERP

MS Office

Job description

Harvest Food Group LLC is seeking an R&D Technician to coordinate daily sample preparation and shipment in a refrigerated food manufacturing setting. You will manage sample requests, PLEX product splits, and labeling, while collaborating with R&D, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure on‑time deliveries.

Responsibilities include preparing samples, documenting details, and ensuring accurate packaging for customer shipments, with attention to safety and compliance in a fast‑paced environment.