SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Greeley
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Senior Food Technologist - Fresh Poultry OptimizationPurpose and
Scope/General Summary:As a Senior Food Technologist - Fresh Poultry
Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our fresh
value added poultry processing capabilities. This position is at
the intersection of operations, technology, and innovation,
focusing on enhancing product quality, optimizing processing
techniques, validating new technologies, and improving yield. You
will work closely with the Operations, R&D, Engineering,
Operational Excellence, and Quality Assurance teams to implement
best practices and cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and
excellence in our poultry products.Responsibilities:Analyze current
poultry processing methods to identify inefficiencies and areas for
enhancement.Implement process improvements to increase
productivity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.Lead
initiatives to improve our fresh portioning program, focusing on
accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.Develop and implement best
practices and innovative solutions to meet and exceed industry
standard and customer expectations.Evaluate, and validate new
processing equipment to ensure compatibility with existing systems
and to enhance processing capabilities.Coordinate with equipment
vendors and internal teams for seamless integration and
optimization of new technology.Collaborate with the R&D team to
assess and validate new functional ingredients and technologies
that can improve product quality and/or yield, ensuring all new
ingredients meet regulatory and company standards.Ability to travel
up to 50% of the time.Other duties as
assignedQualifications:Bachelor s degree in Food Science, Poultry
Science, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred).Minimum
of 3 years of experience in poultry processing or a related
industry, operations or continuous improvement background
preferred.Strong understanding of poultry processing technologies,
equipment, and best practices.Experience with process improvement
methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).Knowledge of regulatory
requirements related to poultry processing.Excellent analytical,
problem-solving, and project management skills.Strong communication
and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively
across multiple departments using our company values
extensively.Willingness to work in a production environment.Can
perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable
accommodationAs a salaried position with the company, you may be
required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend
Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other
situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount
of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing
and able to travel as business needs dictate.The applicant who
fills this position will be eligible for the followingcompensation
and benefits:Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin
after 60 days of employment;PaidTime Off: sick leave, vacation, and
6 company observed holidays;401(k):company match begins after the
first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;Base
salaryrange of$75,000 - $95,000;andIncentive Pay:This position is
eligible to participate in the Company s annual bonus plan, the
amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and
conditions of the incentive program;For individuals assigned and/or
hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a
reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position,
compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into
account various factors that are considered in making compensation
decisions, including but not limited to a candidate s relevant
experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies
for the role.This position does not have an application deadline.
We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.The
Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for
our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we
conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team
members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The
Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of
employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the
end of the third day of work.Aboutus:Pilgrim s is the second
largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S.,
Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim s processes, prepares,
packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added
poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries,
employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200
family farmers. Pilgrim s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley,
Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees
enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.Our mission:To be the
best in all that we do, completely focused on our business,
ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a
relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our
shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our
team members.Our core values are:Availability, Determination,
Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity,
SincerityEOE/Vets/Disability
Keywords: Pilgrim's, Greeley , SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST, Other , Greeley, Colorado
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