Food Technologist
About The Position
Ferrero is hiring a Junior Technologist to support the research, development, and improvement of food products and processes at its Augusta production site. The role works closely with plant production, quality, maintenance, and warehouse teams, and occasionally supports R&D, corporate quality, and procurement. It helps ensure products are safe, high-quality, compliant with regulatory standards, and aligned with consumer expectations. The Junior Technologist supports the industrialization of new recipes, formulation optimization, sensory evaluations, and food-safety compliance. The position combines scientific knowledge and creative thinking to help bring products from concept to market while supporting daily production activities. The schedule is 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional off-shift support as needed. Hours may vary based on production needs, new machine installations, line support, and training. The position reports to the Senior Technologist.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge and skill in organoleptic (sensory) testing.
Nice To Haves
- Background in food science, food engineering, or process engineering.
- Technical or data background.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of industrial equipment, food processing and packaging technology, standard operating procedures, health and safety, quality standards, work instructions, and industrial installations.
- Support maintenance, quality, and production by advising on operational procedures and how machinery may affect product performance.
- Collect data and analyze systems and processes in relation to finished-goods results.
- Define, measure, analyze, improve, and control line parameters or centerlines for processing and packaging technology.
- Make necessary changes to ensure product composition remains within specifications.
- Enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in written or electronic form.
- Share knowledge about product specifications and requirements with plant Production and Quality departments.
- Assist in creating and implementing procedures and standard operating procedures.
- In collaboration with Quality, organize and participate in product or material verification sample sessions and help record production-sample results.
- Develop, compile, and analyze sampling results, and support Production and Quality in defining corrective actions.
- Serve as a Technology department point of contact within the assigned production unit.
- Support industrialization of new recipes, formulation optimization, and sensory evaluations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
