Job Requirements

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Packaging or a related discipline
• 1+ years in a packaging manufacturing environment, food production or a similar industry.  Entry level will be considered depending on internship experience.
• Experience interfacing with customers in a technical capacity; field testing, qualification trials, claims management, etc.
• Experience with double seaming technology, various food canning equipment and troubleshooting associated problems is highly preferred but not required.
• Comfortable with installing/configuring software and troubleshooting software issues
• Familiar with statistical methods such as means comparison, ANOVA and hypothesis testing
• Effective communication skills are needed for this role, both verbal and written as well as the ability to interact with customers and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects to completion
• Self-motivated and eager to take the initiative; with the ability to work effectively in a team setting and as an individual
• Well organized and detail oriented with good time management skills
• Strong PC skills are a must, especially using Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Committed to on-going personal development and career growth

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in coding with Python, SQL and/or knowledge of Power BI
• Knowledge and/or certification in Six Sigma

  Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl  
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

•  Working Conditions

• Will be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting in a plant environment as well as in an office.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic. 
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.