R&D Process Lab Assistant, Sweet Backed Snacks
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Job Title: R&D Process Lab Assistant, Sweet Baked Snacks Job Description: Spherion Mid Ohio, in partnership with The JM Smucker Company, is seeking a Process Lab Assistant to join the Orrville R&D PRL Sweet Baked Snacks team. This position will begin as a 6-month contract role with possible extension. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a Fortune 500 company. Position Overview: As an R&D Process Lab Assistant in Sweet Baked Snacks production, your main duties will involve hands-on tasks like batching and weighing materials. You'll also be a key part of housekeeping & maintaining sanitation standards in the R&D PRL. The role centers on following established procedures and working closely with your team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.Key Responsibilities: - Assist with baked goods production runs in the context of product research and development (R&D)- Complete batching tasks for production runs in line with existing procedures- Complete sanitation tasks based on the production schedule that aligns with Standard Sanitization Procedures- Pack and unpack ingredients, equipment, tooling etc and support shipping & receiving- Operate equipment, following standard operating procedures and relevant test methods, ensuring proper lab setup, ingredient preparation, operation, and clean-up for each trial run- Operate a variety of food processing, packaging, and testing equipment according to safety guidelines and requirements to execute experiments- Document and report data for review and interpretation, including process conditions, ingredient codes, inventory levels, and other relevant information as needed- Support housekeeping and troubleshoot typical problems within their work area- Other assigned R&D dutiesSelection Criteria: - High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years working experience, or an Associate's degree- Experience in a food processing area with a working knowledge of food safety regulations preferred- Moderate to strong mechanical aptitude preferred- Ability to work within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision- Capable of performing a range of day-to-day activities such as operating food production equipment, lifting up to 50lbs, and using standard food cleaning chemicals to complete SSOP tasks- Ability to use available resources needed to complete the job- Capable of evaluating and selecting solutions from established options to make day-to-day decisions- Positively impact the team through the quality of services or information provided; effectively collaborate with team members to achieve goals and add value- Comfortable working on a computer to perform data entry, inventory, etc- Collaboration, information sharing, and proactive engagement with others to meet team goals- Ability to ensure the working order of lab equipment and safe operation of process equipment- Compliance with all safety, health, and environmental requirements, including OSHA rules, company GMP/GLP, and other Food Safety/QA requirements- Accurate measurement and transfer of ingredients for experiments and conversion of ingredients to finished goods, following instructions- Effective teamwork and communication skills to exchange information and execute work efficientlyEducation: High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years working experience, or an Associates degreeCompensation: $20/hour (approximately $41,600 annually)Schedule/Location: This position offers 1st shift full time hours, Monday - Friday. This position will work 100% on-site at the Smucker Company campus in Orrville, Ohio. Apply now to learn more about Spherion's career-building opportunities with The JM Smucker Company. There is opportunity for permanent hire for the right candidate. Benefits:- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Spherion, available day 1.- Referral Bonuses- National Staffing Week Gifts- Giveaways and Incentive Programs- Weekly PayText Number: 877-###-####Call Number: 419-###-####Spherion Mid Ohio is an EEO/AA employer.