Technician, Research & Development
About The Position
Your Opportunity as the Technician, Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development Support iterative product prototyping, managing lab and Pilot Plant supplies, and aid in the execution of our Safety and Quality programs. Location: Orrville, OH Work Arrangements: 100% onsite In this role you will: Scale and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spaces Assist team with analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batches Be the Area Owner of R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns Cleaning, stocking, organizing supplies and managing maintenance Leverage various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and others Support Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces Support established procedures and pilot plant work as directed and identify ways to improve methods Perform sanitation in lab and pilot plant spaces Perform various activities such as shipping and receiving packages Clean, operate, and maintain all lab and PRL equipment This role may require overtime to meet business needs What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma Basic knowledge of taking care of lab equipment (i.e. clean, inspect, and lubricate) Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel) Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently Proven time management skills with ability to pivot based on changing priorities Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for all work hours Ability to flow to the work Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Degree in science or technology Prior work experience or internship within a lab Prior food industry experience within R&D The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn® We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma
- Basic knowledge of taking care of lab equipment (i.e. clean, inspect, and lubricate)
- Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel)
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently
- Proven time management skills with ability to pivot based on changing priorities
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for all work hours
- Ability to flow to the work
Nice To Haves
- Degree in science or technology
- Prior work experience or internship within a lab
- Prior food industry experience within R&D
Responsibilities
- Scale and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spaces
- Assist team with analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batches
- Be the Area Owner of R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns
- Cleaning, stocking, organizing supplies and managing maintenance
- Leverage various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and others
- Support Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces
- Support established procedures and pilot plant work as directed and identify ways to improve methods
- Perform sanitation in lab and pilot plant spaces
- Perform various activities such as shipping and receiving packages
- Clean, operate, and maintain all lab and PRL equipment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
