R&D Technician - Fruit Snacks

General Mills, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

General Mills is seeking an R&D Technician for the Fruit Snacks team to support various technologies and product chassis, from fruit shapes to roll-ups. You will execute tests in labs and pilot plants, document results, and help build technical depth across Fruit Snacks.

You will collaborate with R&D developers and operations teams, manage materials and lab spaces, and participate in consumer testing and data interpretation to drive product innovations and improvements.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or high school with 2+ years related experience.
• Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite).
• Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment; operating equipment.
• Basic understanding of food safety and human safety.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways.
• Ability to complete work without frequent daily direction.
• Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Support project work across multiple Fruit team initiatives (direction of others).
• Execute and document tests and experiments in labs, pilot plant, and plant with data capture and prototypes.
• Build basic technical skills in product and process for Fruit Snacks.
• Procure and manage materials; maintain lab spaces; set up/tear down and sanitation of equipment.
• Support analytical, shelf-life, and sensory evaluation activities.
• Support consumer testing and related sample preparation for logistics as needed.
• Manage samples and fulfill requests from business and sales teams.
• Be Agile and flex across projects within Fruit Snacks team as workload shifts.
• Build and leverage internal and external networks to support and execute work.
• Participate in pipeline-building activities.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Education

2-year degree or high school + 2+ years related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Office Suite

Lab equipment handling

Job description

**OVERVIEW**The Fruit Innovation, Technology, and Quality (ITQ team) is a standout place to innovate at General Mills, with beloved brands, meaningful whitespace, and runway for breakthrough ideas. The Fruit Snacks R&D Technician will be part of the Fruit Snacks Team supporting different technologies and product chassis including fruit shapes, fruit by the foot, fruit roll ups, gushers, and more. As an R&D Technician, you are joining a team that is pursuing Innovation technology development as well as Core Renovation to drive growth and competitive advantage in the fruit snacks category.**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Support project work across multiple Fruit team initiatives (at the direction of others)* Execute and document tests and experiments (in labs, pilot plant, plant) working with R&D developers and Integrated Operations support; data capture and organization; producing prototypes* Build basic technical skills in product and process for Fruit Snacks* Procure and manage materials; manage and maintain lab spaces; basic equipment set up, tear down, and sanitation* Support analytical, shelf-life, and sensory evaluation activities* Support consumer testing and related sample preparation of logistics as needed* Manage samples and support requests from business and sales teams* Agile, ability to flex across projects within Fruit Snacks team as work needs shift* Build and leverage internal and externa; network (for example manufacturing facilities, suppliers) to support and execute work* Participate in pipeline building activities**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** 2-Year Degree or High School Degree with 2+ years directly related experience* Basic computer/ technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)* Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment; comfortable operating equipment* Basic understanding of food safety and human safety* Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a team* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills* Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways* Ability to complete work without frequent daily direction* Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** 2-year degree or bachelor’s degree preferred* Previous work experience in a similar field (Food product development experience/ laboratory experience)* Effectively manage multiple priorities* Strong attention to detail and ability to gather, organize, and interpret data* Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work* Passionate about the creation of food, CPW industry, and consumer trends* Learning mindset, agility, and maturity to navigate fast-paced situations* Interest in building technical depth while supporting a broad range of Fruit Snacks projects**ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS*** International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.* Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.**薪資範圍**薪資範圍 該職位的薪資範圍為:$45,800 - $63,100 Annual在 General Mills,我們致力讓每位員工在職涯各階段的薪資,皆能反映其現職的經歷、績效與技能。 本職缺的薪資範圍涵蓋了錄用決策時考量的各項因素,包括但不限於學歷、技能、工作經歷、專業認證等。因此,錄取者的實際薪資可能位於上述薪資範圍內的任一水準。 除基本薪資外,General Mills 提供具競爭力的整體獎酬福利,重視員工整體福祉。 我們以提供完善的保障為榮,這包括健康福利、退休與財務規劃、休假制度、身心健康支援及多項專屬福利。 福利內容可能依職務、國家、地區、工會狀態及其他僱用狀態因素而有所不同。 您亦可能符合參加年度獎金計畫的資格。 獎金發放與否,將依個人與組織績效等各項因素而定。**應徵資格**應徵者須年滿 18 歲。**平等機會僱主 (EOE)**General Mills 是一家平等機會僱主。 所有符合資格的應徵者均會獲得僱用考量,且不受種族、膚色、宗教、信仰、性別、性傾向、性別認同、國籍、年齡、身心障礙、退伍軍人身分、婚姻或家庭狀況、是否領取公共援助,或是否為當地人權委員會成員及參與相關活動等因素影響。**合理便利申請**若您於應徵或錄用程序中需要申請合理便利,請透過下列連結填寫線上便利申請表:便利申請。