Job Details
Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop Thermal Processing procedures and work instructions for new products and continuously improve processes / procedures for existing products
- Provide support to Thermal Processing Technicians and Retort Operators
- Conduct & analyze heat penetration tests and temperature distribution tests
- Coordinate heat penetration test and temperature distribution test scheduling with R&D and Production departments.
- Perform and supervise thermal process record review assuring adherence to established critical factors for the thermal process of each product.
- Additional tasks as assigned
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
- Working knowledge of retort and thermal processing operations
- Better Process Control School Certification and HACCP Manager Certification or capability of becoming certified
- Strong mechanical and computer skills
- Ability to analyze and understand thermal processing data, including heat penetration tests
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment