us develop fantastic caramels and chocolates for our brands and clients. The PD Tech will trouble shoot recipes, consult with food scientists, and manage development projects to deliver strong solutions with quick turnaround on multiple projects at a time. Responsibilities (includes but is not limited to below) Coordinate and prepare samples as needed for Internal Cuttings, Sales/Marketing Team and Customers Properly records all testing and results in a lab notebook or LMS.
Provides input on formulas and processes as part of CI. Write up recipes and item setup forms for new products. Maintains and documents laboratory inventory including ingredient reception, inspection and storage. Monitor
stock and place orders when there are shortages. Assist in fitting packaging to ensure good fit of product. Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
Conduct informal sensory reviews as directed by manager. Comply with food safety standards. Assists with other project, on the bench, plant floor, or in office as needed. Responsibilities: Maintain and prioritize a work schedule. Make test batches and samples. Maintain orderly and sanitary work environment. Run R&D roundtable (biweekly or as needed). Set agenda, maintain calendar invite, prepare room for efficient meeting, clean up after meeting Keep up with note taking, recipe updates, documentation. Manage nutritional generation
and spec sheet inputs. Manage shelf-life testing. Gather data to inform market trends and inspiration.
Skills Culinary Arts Training and/or QA, Laboratory or Product Development experience preferred. Knowledge of confectionery items including caramel batching and/or chocolate tempering a bonus Ability to follow directions & recipes. Basic computer and mathematical skills including data and spreadsheet management and weight and measurement conversions. Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel Strong verbal/written communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced, hands-on environment. Needs to be a self-starter but interacts well with a team. Can balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work in food allergen areas (Nuts, Dairy, Egg, etc. ) Ability to be on the move most of the day. Required to be able to lift 30 lbs. Other Details: Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday , business hours Education: High School or equivalent (Required) , Culinary or Food Science training (Required) Language: Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: Lindon, UT Paid Training: Yes Management: Director of Sales Company's website: Work Remotely: No Job Posted by Applicant Pro
apart of the work environment and following safety and process protocols will be expected 100%of the time, absolutely no avoidance of any process shall occur. Position at times will alsorequire plant clean up, organization, and inventory counting. On time attendance daily?
Punch in and out on company timeclock? Wear provided, Optimal-EV attire to account for cell position (after provided by Optimal-EV)? Follow Safety Protocols and wear " PPE" equipment, as required to minimizeexposure to hazards that can cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. Personal Protective Equipment - Safety glasses, steel toe shoes, bump caps at alltimes on production floor, requirements will
be shared during employee orientation. Follow work instructions and do not deviate in any means? Follow LOTO (lock out tag out) procedures on all high voltage. LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) is the physical restraint of all hazardous energy sources that supplypower to a piece of equipment, machinery or system.
Do not touch HV High Voltage components unless authorized? Work with hand tools, power tools, overhead hoists, and fixtures? Understand the use of work cell computers for orders and documentation recording? Follow engineering documentation and schematics for unit production? Maintain a clean and well organization plant, work cell and tool environment. Education? High School Diploma or
GED equivalent Qualifications? Able to follow instructions by line lead and or production manager.
The ability to work within a team-oriented structure. Able to encourage audience engagement. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Work Environment: Optimal-EV in Elkhart Indiana is an automotive production plant. Heavy equipment and movingforklifts are operating during production hours and safety awareness and knowing yoursurroundings are expected.
This facility is a team atmosphere and working together is a mustespecially for cross training purposes. Safety is very important to us at Optimal-EV, followingprotocol and procedure is a must from all employees. A clean and organized environment is apart of our culture and we want you to want you to be proud of where you work and what youdo.
