Lab Technician- Cookies
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

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Job Posting Title

Lab Technician- CookiesPosition Summary

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Cookies, Cones and Crusts Senior Food Scientist, this individual will facilitate rapid benchtop prototyping utilizing a variety of equipment. They will oversee preventive equipment maintenance, clean and sanitize equipment, maintain ingredient and warehouse inventory, capture and report data, and ensure the safe working and operation of equipment and environment. This role will also provide sample packaging and shipping leadership for product developers and process engineers for innovation, renovation, and brand maintenance projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Competent and confident in a kitchen/bakery setting. Bakery ingredient understanding and openness to learn technical functionality details.
• Independent operator who is adept at managing a heavy workload on short timelines involving frequent changes.
• Operation of various small to mid-scale processing equipment, producing various samples for internal and external use as requested by R&D.
• Detail oriented and extremely through.
• Adept at multiple complex sample labeling and shipment preparation to internal and external stakeholders in the US and internationally.
• Assist in maintaining equipment in good sanitary and working condition.
• Perform/coordinate preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Adhere to GMP and other safety regulations.
• Orders ingredients, supplies, equipment and chemicals.
• Organize supplies and maintain records of all inventories (chemical/equipment/ingredients/pallets).
• Maintain security and confidentiality of information within the research and development team.
• Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values.
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara safety methods.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10%.
  

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge Required

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Confident skillset in the kitchen/bakery and application in a scientific manner to facilitate rapid prototyping.
• Poised and not overwhelmed in high workload and ambiguous environments.
• Proactive mindset and approach.
• Good ability to use constructive communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Ability to use complex equipment in an effective manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster a positive team environment.
• Self-starter, self-motivating: able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices.
• Adopt a positive, inclusive work environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their contributions.
• Strive for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes, and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines.
  

Education and Experience

Working conditions and physical requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 8+ hours sitting/standing/walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to hazards (steam, chemicals, machinery, confined spaces, etc.).
  

Preferred Skills

• Kitchen, bakery or food manufacturing experience
• Bachelor's or Associate degree a plus but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn SAP
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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