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Bel · 20 hours ago

Part-Time Technician - Research, Innovation & Development (Brookings, SD)

Brookings, SD

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23.03/hr - $23.03/hr

Bel is a company committed to social purpose and innovation in the food industry. The Technician will assist the Pilot Plant Manager with cheese and packaging trials and innovation projects, while ensuring sanitation and data collection standards are met.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Prepare equipment and materials for trials, including:

Pre-cleaning equipment, tools and workspaces

Post-cleaning after trial completion

Preparing wax for application

Preparing the brining process for application

Execute product and packaging innovation trials

Adjustments to pressing parameters during trials

Monitor climate chambers and ensure proper conditions are maintained

Execute mini vat trials, ensuring safe and effective use of pilot plant equipment

Execute cheese waxing

Create packaging mockup samples

Prepare samples for shipment

Accurately collect trial data, including pH, temperature, and other relevant metrics

Gather production reference data

Evaluate quality parameters of trial products

Monitor and collect cleaning process data

Execute pilot plant sanitation duties to ensure standards are met

Perform tasks in a safe, organized, and independent manner

Evaluate cleaning performance

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management

Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy

Follows all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others

Follows all food safety procedures

Follows all environmental protocols as applicable

Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions

Qualification

Data recordingFood safety regulationsPilot plant equipmentFood production experienceMicrosoft ExcelWillingness to learnOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Requires education generally equivalent to a High School Diploma

Ability to read and understand laboratory procedures

Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals

Ability to operate a variety of office, laboratory and pilot equipment such as a personal computer, water baths, incubator, PH meters, salt analyzer, scales, and rapid and reference chemistry testing methods, climate chambers, pressing equipment, and mini cheese vats

Able to create and edit spreadsheets, enter and organize data in Microsoft Excel

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Mandatory: Accurate data recording and data documentation skills

Openness and willingness to learn new skills

Good oral communication skills to effectively deal with coworkers

Execute pilot plant sanitation duties to ensure standards are met

Perform tasks in a safe, organized, and independent manner

Evaluate cleaning performance

Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy

Follows all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others

Follows all food safety procedures

Follows all environmental protocols as applicable

Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions

Preferred

Previous experience in food production, pilot-scale trials, or laboratory settings

Familiarity with food safety regulations and sanitation protocols

Prefer a good knowledge of State of South Dakota rules that regulate the dairy industry, testing procedures, and documentation techniques

Company

Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.

Founded in 1865