Research and Development Technician, Deli, Lakeland
About The Position
This role focuses on developing new products and improving existing ones within established guidelines for the Deli department. The technician will research consumer trends, provide input for production recipes and process guidelines, and manage recipe information in SAP and other databases. Key responsibilities include creating quality assurance specifications, troubleshooting recipes, conducting experiments on ingredients and products, and verifying ingredient specifications. The position also involves performing competitor analysis, maintaining the R&D lab, assisting production areas, conducting product cuttings and samplings, and presenting findings to various levels of the company. Additional duties as assigned are also part of the role.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related field or related work experience
- Must be creative and have the ability to "think outside of the box"
- Knowledge of ingredient functionality
- Ability to design experiments
- Good understanding of Manufacturing operations
- Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas
- Must be able to document product formulations and procedures accurately
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
- Must demonstrate safe working habits
- Must be able to lift in excess of 25 pounds frequently
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player)
- Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours
- Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
- Must be able to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
- Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
- Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Must possess basic math skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Must show enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work
- A commitment to Publix and our mission
Nice To Haves
- Product development experience
Responsibilities
- Developing new products and improving existing products within established guidelines
- Researching consumer trends and incorporating into new product ideas
- Providing input for production recipes and process guidelines
- Inputting and revising recipes in SAP
- Utilizing databases to input or revise product information
- Creating and maintaining quality assurance specifications for products
- Troubleshooting product as it relates to recipes
- Conducting experiments on ingredients and products
- Verifying ingredient specifications (yields, quality characteristics, labeling, etc.)
- Performing comparison tests against product competitors
- Maintaining R&D lab, storage areas and ensuring that equipment is clean and organized
- Providing assistance to production areas to improve processes
- Conducting new product cuttings and samplings
- Presenting to associates in different levels of the company including hourly associates and upper management
- Assisting in other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Holiday Bonus
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
