Product Development, Regulatory & Sample Technician

Furlani Foods•Oak Creek, WI

20d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Summary This position will assist in maintaining technical documentation for ingredients & products, collect data from trials/product runs and coordinate sample shipments. This position will support R&D Product Development & Regulatory.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Computer Skills- MS Office.
Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time management skills.
Solid problem solving and decision-making skills, sense of urgency, attention to detail, organization, ability to execute multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
A positive, “can do” attitude and team oriented.
Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Food plant experience would be an asset.
QA experience an asset.
Spanish would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Gathering and shipment of ingredients, pre-scales, and customer samples. Ensure samples are good quality and packed well for shipment.
Maintain sample database & communicate shipping status to sales/requestors.
Gather accurate data for evaluating product quality and operational performance.
Assist in plant trials and first productions as required.
Track first productions of new plant start up to ensure all products are gathered and shipped to customers for first production approvals.
Coordinate sample gathering if off shift with production, shipping or QA.
Data entry for evaluating trial data.
Help to provide customer specifications through customer portals.
Liaison with suppliers to obtain required ingredient documentation and maintain through computer systems such as Trace Gains.
Ensure departmental reviews are completed in Trace Gains.
Product specifications updates as assigned by Product Developers. Ensure BOMs are updated to match.
Maintain samples and other departmental metrics & generate reports monthly.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Keeps key stakeholders informed when issues arise.
Work with dry ice to pack & ship samples. Dry ice training is provided.
When required, drive to obtain dry ice or drop off sample shipments to couriers.
Other duties as assigned.
Some weekend and/or hours outside regular operating hours may be required infrequently.