Crider Foods Hiring for Food Technologist Job at Stillmore, GA Full Time

Crider Foods is a Marketer and Processor of shelf stable and fully cooked products for customers around the globe. We are the market leader in canned chicken as well as a major producer of canned turkey, ham, pork, and beef. Crider diligently expands to meet the needs of its customers. We have invested in a state-of-the-art plant for frozen-fully cooked products as well as expanded our canning operation and warehousing to keep ahead of our growth.
Position Summary
Provide technical assistance and leadership to the development of all new canned and fully cooked products and the optimization of existing Crider products

General Purpose

Assist in the R&D Center in every chore related to the development of new products and for process enhancements. Provide leadership to the R&D Technicians in their job efficiencies and maintaining the R&D Center in an organized and presentable fashion. Work closely with the Sales Team in meeting their expectations for the development of new products and the shipping of samples

Role Qualifications

· Provide knowledge, skills and responsibilities necessary to lead the R&D team and the duties associated with this position. Willingness to learn new techniques and skills that would advance the capabilities of this position

Position Responsibilities

· Manage the specifications for both canning and Cook Plant operations

· Conducts both basic research and new product research

· Tests new products and develops specific processing methods in the pilot plant

· Assist with sample preparation, and mailing/shipping of samples

· Assist with sensory evaluation studies

· Must oversee the duties, work habits and efforts of the R&D Technicians

· Assist with drained weight testing and data testing collection

· Become proficient in the use of the Omnion pH and salt/sodium analyzer

· Perform Thermal Process data collection for certification

· Assist in product cuttings

· Assist with the setup, operation and cleaning of all test equipment and the R&D lab

· Run errands for R&D, when needed

Essential Skills and Experience

· It is critical that this person communicate well, both verbally and written, with their supervisor(s) and their peers in a dynamic environment

· Strong analytical skills

· Organized and reliable

· Capable of using computer, certain lab equipment and common computer office programs in order to generate reports and record data.

· Math skills with a basic understanding of chemistry, physics and general food safety

· May specialize in one phase of food technology, such as product development, quality control, or production inspection

· Experiences related in meat, poultry, seafood preferably in shelf stable and fully cook product

· Understanding of USDA, FSIS and FDA Directives and regulations

Preferred Relevant Skills and Experience

· Must have a bachelor’s degree food science preferred

· Clerical experience necessary for computer competency and communicative skills

· Attention to details.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CRIDER Foods, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CRIDER Foods, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• HACCP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location