Food Scientist | Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI

  • Company: Snackcraft

Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology (or equivalent), and HACCP certification Work Hours: 40-45 hours per week (Monday - Friday): Office Standard Hours: Between 7:00am - 5:00pm May require occasional off shift hours Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Certain responsibilities may require visits to the production facilities. Core Responsibilities: Maintain all Identity Preserved programs associated with the facility. Work alongside customers and the R&D department in the development and implementation of new products.

Participate in Quality and Food Safety Team Meetings. Be the example in following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other procedures. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 30 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position. Dexterity of hands and fingers for product testing Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting, or crouching Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. Competencies: Comprehensive in practices, procedures and techniques involved in food manufacturing Has interpersonal

skills using tact, patience and courtesy Uses proper lifting techniques Comprehensive in advanced mathematic calculations Basic inventory practices and procedures Oral and written communication skills Comprehensive in record-keeping procedures Effective communication in English language Comprehensive Sensory Testing's Requirements Duties: Identity Preserved Oversee all Identity Preserved programs and act as main contact Monitor the Positive Release Program Log Initiate corrective actions for program as appropriate Maintain compliance with all Identity Preserved organizations Maintain all records associated with registered and certified products Complete all appropriate finished product testing and record results Research & Development Lead R&D plant trials Innovate bench top samples for new product development.

Collect and maintain analytical and process settings for all R&D products Create product formulas and customer product specification sheets as it pertains to finished product Assist in the procurement of R&D materials as needed Maintain updated ingredient database for the creation of product nutritional facts panels and ingredient statements Regulatory Maintain the Allergen List for the facility and make sure the company is aware of all changes Assist in the evaluation of new and existing vendors Review all film proofs, as needed, to be sure product packaging follows regulations Complete questionnaires, specification sheets, etc.

per customer request Communicate with vendors to acquire necessary documentation Update and maintain the Ingredient Hazard Analysis for all existing and new raw ingredients and packaging at the facility PSS verification and final sign off. Customer Relations Assist customers in answering questions pertaining to their products and the manufacturing process Provide customers with updated IP program certificates regarding their products Continuous Improvement Complete and/or assist in special projects around the facility as needed to aid in the continuous improvement of the production process, finished products, warehouse handling and storage, purchasing, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change any time with or without notice. Additional duties may be required by management that are not included on this list.

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