1St Shift Sensory & Shelf-Life Technician

Standard Meat•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sensory & Shelf-Life (S&SL) Technician operates as an employee to support the initiatives, business plan, and objectives of the Standard Meat Company (SMC) Team within the FSQA department. This position will be responsible for initiating and executing projects that meet SMC customer needs and desires. The Technician will contribute to the data collection and preparation of samples as needed for sensory, shelf-life, and potentially R&D products. The S&SL must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to be able to communicate with internal employees, as well as external customers.

Requirements

2 years of experience working in the meat industry
High School degree
Understand HACCP and GMP’s
Understand production processes of SMC plant
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Verbal and written communication skills
Maintain a positive work environment
Ability to execute mathematical equations

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Sensory Scientist and/or management, prepare and execute sensory studies and shelf life studies at various locations
Ensure accurate sample preparation including but not limited to accurate cooking/ sample preparation, data measurements, micro sampling, conducting sensory panels.
Collaborate cross-functionally with team members in various departments including Sales, Operations, Culinary, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Management.
Provide direction to production employees on sensory panel rules and requirements to ensure data integrity
Participate in product sensory and organoleptic evaluation.
Support in product commercialization upon project approval.
Other tasks as assigned.