R&D Technician - CandyCo LLC
Lindon, UT
About the Job
Job Purpose
CandyCo LLC, a Lindon, UT manufacturer of chocolates, caramels, and confections, is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Research and Development Technician with an eye for accuracy and presentation to help prepare product samples and sample shipments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as part of the R&D team in creation of confection product samples
- Source and manage incoming R&D ingredients
- Maintain comprehensive documentation related to ingredients
- Manage and document formulation changes and pricing
- Properly label, store, and organize product samples to preserve freshness and quality
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with various departments on R&D initiatives
- Select the most ideal samples and pack for most impressive presentation
- Assist with daily shipments by following a shipment request form to fulfill requested samples
- Pack shipments appropriately for safe transport
- Ensure packaged shipments are assembled on time for freight companies to pick up
- Assist with other projects, on the bench, plant floor, or in office as needed
Qualifications
- Passion for presentation (making products look good)
- Independent, reliable and accurate execution of tasks
- Comfortable juggling busy list of priorities and asking clarifying questions
- Ability to follow directions & recipes
- Organized and able to maintain an orderly space
- Bilingual skills preferred, not required (English, Spanish)
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in culinary or science related field
- Basic computer and mathematical skills including data and spreadsheet management and weight and measurement conversions
- Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Food preparation experience preferred
Working Conditions
- Willing to work other shifts as directed
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and/or weekends
- Standing/walking for long period of time
- Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures
Physical Requirements
- A non-slip resistant work shoe
- Pre-shift stretch and exercises to be performed
- Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves as needed
- All required PPEs are worn properly when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection
- Position requires the ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walking around the facility, lifting and carrying up t0 50-LBS assisted, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
- Also requires the ability to: see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette
Direct Reports
- None
Source : CandyCo LLC