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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $65,456.00 - $88,558.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive compensation
Health Insurance
financial benefits
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
family planning support
flexible work policy
Associate resource groups
volunteering opportunities
Holiday gatherings
In-house taste tests
Job Description
Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a well-established family-owned food company that prides itself on inspiring possibilities within the food industry. With a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation, Rich's offers a diverse product portfolio that includes cakes, icings, pizza, appetizers, and specialty toppings used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries worldwide. Operating in over 100 locations across the globe and generating annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is recognized as a global leader in providing creative and effective solutions for foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods sectors. The company's dedication to quality and customer insight... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or a related field
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs safely
- Stand for 6 or more hours with opportunities for sitting
- Regular bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at various heights including occasional climbing
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver carts and heavy equipment with mechanical aids
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for handling small components
- Ability to use hand tools and laboratory/production equipment safely and effectively
- Sensory ability to distinguish differences in ingredients by taste, smell, touch, and visual inspection
- Adherence to all safety protocols including lifting techniques and ergonomic practices
- Willingness to work in laboratory environments with possible exposure to chemicals and food ingredients
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field
- Knowledge of advanced mathematics including statistics and practical applications
- Broad understanding of food science disciplines such as biochemistry, microbiology, and nutrition
- Ability to apply technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Prepare prototype products using research and pilot lab equipment
- Coordinate routine assignments and small projects, assisting in defining objectives and conducting experiments
- Interface with internal departments such as Marketing, Procurement, Engineering, QA, and Operations to meet project milestones
- Select and evaluate raw materials for experiments
- Operate and maintain pilot and research lab equipment
- Design and conduct shelf life and storage studies including product and package performance evaluations
- Demonstrate new and existing products to staff and customers
- Perform basic measurements and statistical analysis
- Present experiment results and recommendations internally and externally
- Order materials for producing and evaluating prototypes
- Develop solutions to routine technical problems
- Maintain accurate records and laboratory notebooks
- Prepare and document plant validation trials according to protocol
- Ensure and maintain a sanitary, safe, and orderly work environment
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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