The J.M. Smucker Co. · 2 hours ago
Senior Technician, Research & Development
Orrville, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe J.M. Smucker Co. is a company focused on innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Technician for their Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development team. This role involves supporting product prototyping, managing lab and pilot plant spaces, and assisting with quality and safety programs.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Scale and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spaces
Assist team with analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batches
Be the Area Owner of R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns
Cleaning, stocking, organizing, and managing maintenance
With assistance, use various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and others
Support Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces
Support 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 various activities such as shipping and receiving packages
Clean, operate, and maintain all lab and PRL equipment
This role may require overtime to meet business needs
Complete all equipment and building preventative maintenance
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma
Basic knowledge of hand tools
Basic knowledge of clean, inspect, and lubrication of equipment
Process and packing machine knowledge
Shows mathematical aptitude
Shows mechanical aptitude
Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently
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
Preferred
AA/AS in Science/Technology
3+ years laboratory experience OR a Bachelor's degree in liue of experience
Prior food industry experience within R&D
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
5001-10000 employees
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