Product Development Technologist- food

LiDestri Foods, Inc. • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LiDestri Foods has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Degree in Food Science, Food Processing, and/or minimum of 3-5 years R&D experience in related industry
• High level of accuracy and detail
• Ability to operate lab and pilot equipment
• Apply basic Microsoft programs, communication skills, math functions, root cause analysis, and the ability to work independently
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment. (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses, and leather skid resistant work shoes/boots)

Responsibilities

• Independently develops, improves, and commercializes new and existing formulas for LiDestri brands and its customers.
• Build and maintain a network of relevant internal and external relations, including stakeholders, partners, customers and suppliers
• Set up, plan, and execute projects in own area, within project guidelines and R&D and/or commercial strategies
• Have complete understanding of core processes, manufacturing equipment, and QA equipment
• Design, test, and implement innovative and technologically feasible processes in production environments
• Be proficient in the operation of pilot equipment, including all equipment/machinery in the pilot room used to trial formulas to ensure they are ready for commercialization
• Scale up and implement new products and/or applications in operational environment according to applicable guidelines with minimal supervision
• Support QA and operations in implementing new and/or updated recipes and processes
• Write QA and manufacturing procedures, with the ability to make corrections as needed
• Form Batch Cards and enter recipe into editor or equivalent
• Work flexible schedule, attend trials, and possible travel
• Assess, improve, and refine existing products and applications
• Maintain lab cleanliness and ensure lab equipment is in proper working order
• Prepare sample requests and prepare for shipment with accuracy
• Search and utilize current business systems including Oracle and M-Files
• Maintain raw material and finished product inventories
• Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Benefits

• Great career-pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include- vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED