Your Opportunity as the Technician-Frozen Handheld and Spreads Research & Development

You will support all Frozen Handheld & Spreads R&D teams with iterative product prototyping, managing lab and Pilot Plant 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 process and product development teams and spaces.

Location: Lexington, KY – Research & Development Team

In this role you will:

Be part of the R&D Team and help execute projects within the pilot plant and lab spacesScale ingredients and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spacesPerform analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batchesBe an Area Owner for R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns Cleaning, stocking, organizing, and managing maintenance Use various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and othersWork with Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces Perform established procedures and pilot plant work as directed with minimal supervision and identify ways to improve methods Perform sanitation in lab and pilot plant spaces Perform basic maintenancePerform various administrative activities such as shipping and receiving packages 

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 DiplomaShows 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/TechnologyPrior food industry experience within Research & Development

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