Associate R&D Technician

Solina • The Colony, TX

125d

About The Position

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture. We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient. Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America. By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us! Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making 'Food Matter.'

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with no assistance.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed, effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience with equipment operation including Centrifuge, Titrator, Brix Hunter, Color Desiccator, Moisture oven, Blenders, Colloid Mill, Lightning Mixer, Viscometer, Brookfield Viscometer.

Responsibilities

• Provide samples to Solina’s Foodservice, Retail, and Industrial customers.
• Manage incoming raw material from the plant, blending (seasoning, sauce and dressings) and shipping of samples and documentation of activities.
• Follow all blending procedures for fulfilling sample requests for internal and external customers including the recording of lot numbers.
• Assure a clean, safe and organized R&D lab.
• Maintain raw material ingredient/packaging supply for the lab by ordering ingredients from the plant and documenting the material lot numbers for traceability.
• Maintain cleanliness of the sample department lab, and clean equipment as required.
• Maintain labeling, storage and handling of raw materials for allergen compliance in the lab.
• Clean the refrigerators and freezers.
• Provide support for the analytical testing results and provide information to the technologist.
• Maintain other records for internal needs as required.
• Process shipping/receiving paperwork online for FedEx, or UPS shipments, including tracking of shipments to support the lab.
• Calibrate equipment and instruments.
• Wash, sanitize, dry and store dishes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the direct manager.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees