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Contractor Technician (Hershey)
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033
Job Title: Contractor Technician
Location: Hershey, PA (Onsite)
Duration: 3- 6 months (opportunity to extend/convert FTE)
Job Description: Reporting to the Associate Manager Better For You R&D and working at the Technical Center, the position will collaborate with multiple scientists within the Better For You R&D team to achieve innovation goals and programs. The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development. Responsibilities include: Working in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. Performing basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production. Being dependable, proactive, and demonstrating excellent communication skills. Working specifically on protein bars, low sugar/zero sugar chocolate confections, and potentially zero sugar hard candy & gummies. Specific Role Focus Areas: Benchtop development Pilot plant testing Equipment assembly and preparation Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups Identify project support needs Partner with project leaders on planning and execution Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and prepare product for testing Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly Good time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projects Open to traveling up to 15% of the time Major Duties / Responsibilities: 80%
Partner with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, make samples using equipment and new technologies, and clean equipment 10%
Participate in developing trial protocols, enter data, analyze results, document experiments, develop SOPs, and report outcomes 10%
Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary laboratory workspace, manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, and ensure regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient/packaging information in the lot tracking database Top Three Technical Skills: 40%
Ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in the pilot plant 30%
Ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally 30%
Ability to collaborate with scientists Must Haves / Requirements: GED/HSD with a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience, or BS in a non-related field with no experience Desire to work in the food industry in the local area Ability to travel for work outside of the local area Ability to work overtime as needed Software Skills and Purpose: MS Office Industry Experience: Preferred experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development Team Size: Support role; will work closely with others and have individual work. Team size: 10 Work Environment: Labs, pilot plant, desk work, and occasionally manufacturing facilities for tests and trials Upcoming Projects / Busy Seasons: Project work is ongoing within a fast-moving and dynamic R&D program.
Job Description: Reporting to the Associate Manager Better For You R&D and working at the Technical Center, the position will collaborate with multiple scientists within the Better For You R&D team to achieve innovation goals and programs. The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development. Responsibilities include: Working in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods. Performing basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production. Being dependable, proactive, and demonstrating excellent communication skills. Working specifically on protein bars, low sugar/zero sugar chocolate confections, and potentially zero sugar hard candy & gummies. Specific Role Focus Areas: Benchtop development Pilot plant testing Equipment assembly and preparation Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups Identify project support needs Partner with project leaders on planning and execution Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and prepare product for testing Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly Good time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projects Open to traveling up to 15% of the time Major Duties / Responsibilities: 80%
Partner with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, make samples using equipment and new technologies, and clean equipment 10%
Participate in developing trial protocols, enter data, analyze results, document experiments, develop SOPs, and report outcomes 10%
Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary laboratory workspace, manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, and ensure regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient/packaging information in the lot tracking database Top Three Technical Skills: 40%
Ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in the pilot plant 30%
Ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally 30%
Ability to collaborate with scientists Must Haves / Requirements: GED/HSD with a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience, or BS in a non-related field with no experience Desire to work in the food industry in the local area Ability to travel for work outside of the local area Ability to work overtime as needed Software Skills and Purpose: MS Office Industry Experience: Preferred experience in produce processing, food manufacturing, or research and development Team Size: Support role; will work closely with others and have individual work. Team size: 10 Work Environment: Labs, pilot plant, desk work, and occasionally manufacturing facilities for tests and trials Upcoming Projects / Busy Seasons: Project work is ongoing within a fast-moving and dynamic R&D program.