Technician-Sweet Baked Snacks Research & Development

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Technician for their Sweet Baked Snacks Research & Development team in Orrville, OH. This role involves product prototyping, analytical testing, and laboratory maintenance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, good communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma required.
• Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office applications.
• AA/AS in Science/Technology and 3 years lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Sweet Baked Snacks R&D teams with product prototyping.
• Assist with analytical testing and maintain lab environments.
• Perform sanitation and administrative tasks in R&D labs.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma

AA/AS in Science/Technology

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Technician-Sweet Baked Snacks Research & Development

You will support all Sweet Baked Snacks Research & Development (R&D) teams with iterative product prototyping, managing Innovation Lab and Products Research Lab (PRL) spaces, supporting our Quality and Safety Program, and performing various administrative duties. You will have daily interactions with team members, and you must have the ability to execute a broad range of technical tasks and adapt to changing priorities.In this role you will support both the research lab and product development teams.

Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices

Working Environment: 100% Onsite Presence

In this role you will:

• Scale and batch formulas in lab and PRL spaces
• Assist team with analytical testing for lab and PRL batches
• Clean, stock, organize, and contribute to ongoing maintenance
• Be an Area Owner of R&D spaces, completing periodic inspections of lab spaces and equipment to identify sanitation and repair needs
• With assistance, use various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, lab management systems for sample submission, SharePoint, and others
• Support Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and PRL spaces
• Support established procedures and PRL work as directed with minimal supervision and identify ways to improve methods
• Perform sanitation in lab and PRL spaces
• Perform various activities such as shipping and receiving packages
• This role may require overtime to meet business needs
• Perform other R&D duties, as assigned

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma
• Shows mathematical aptitude
• Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to take direction from and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Responds well to changing priorities
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for all work hours
• Ability to flow to the work

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• AA/AS in Science/Technology and 3 years laboratory experience or undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• Prior food industry experience within R&D

Learn more about working at Smucker:

• Helping our Employees Thrive
• Delivering on Our Purpose
• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All