Research and Development Technician, Deli, Lakeland

• 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 and
• assisting in other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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 and
• a commitment to Publix and our mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• product development experience

Hours of Work

6:30am - 3:00 pm; Monday – Friday

Work Environment

Temperatures range from ambient to frozen warehouse temperatures. Wet and slippery.

Travel Frequency

0%

Details

Compensation Type: Hourly Paid

Frequency of Pay: Weekly

Minimum Base Pay: 21.05

Maximum Base Pay: 29.05

Potential Annual Base Pay: 43,784 - 60,424

Address: 345 N Galloway Road

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33815