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Latitude 36 Foods · 11 hours ago

Product Development Tech

Corona, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$30/hr - $33/hr

2+ years exp

Latitude 36 Foods is a company focused on developing and commercializing consumer-packaged food products. They are seeking a Product Development Technician to assist with customer samples, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure accurate data management to support successful product development.

Food and BeverageManufacturingFood Processing

Responsibilities

Experience in food product development, preferably with consumer-packaged goods or portion-controlled products

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers. Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team

Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

Maintain accurate ERP data for ingredients and finished products to support production, supply chain, and commercialization

Ensure accurate setup of parts and materials, ERP data integrity, and on-time production and customer delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Serve as a liaison between departments, communicating changes in product specifications and ERP data

Assist in product innovation and commercialization, including sending samples to customers, product testing, specification setup, supplier coordination, and participating in trial and production runs

Manage customer sample requests and coordinate sample shipments from suppliers and company plants

Assist with sensory evaluations and source products or packaging as needed

Support packaging, labeling, and product design reviews with QA and customers

Track and report the progress of product development projects to supervisors and managers

Apply food science knowledge to troubleshoot product issues and recommend improvements

Participate in special projects and contribute to team initiatives

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Food ScienceFood TechnologyERP SystemsSample HandlingMS OfficeResilienceAccountabilityBilingual in SpanishCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem-SolvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityConflict Resolution

Required

BS degree in food science/food technology, Culinary Science or similar preferred

Minimum 2 years related work experience at food manufacturing company preferred

Knowledge of food labeling, specifications, and sample handling procedures

Familiarity with ERP systems and data management

Proficient with computers, MS office, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Experience in food product development, preferably with consumer-packaged goods or portion-controlled products

Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers

Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team