R&D Technician

Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.” 

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

To provide samples to Solina’s Foodservice, Retail, and Industrial customers. The incumbent will be responsible for managing incoming raw material from the plant, blending (seasoning, sauce and dressings) and shipping of samples and documentation of activities. Also to provide support with general cleaning duties in the lab. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. 

• Follows all blending procedures (this to include dry seasoning, sauce and dressings) for fulfilling sample requests for internal and external customers including the recording of lot numbers.    

• Follows procedures to assure a clean, safe and organized R&D lab. 

• Maintains raw material ingredient/ packaging supply for the lab by ordering ingredients from the plant and documenting the material lot numbers for traceability. 

• Maintains cleanliness of the sample department lab, and cleans equipment as required. 

• Maintains labeling, storage and handling of raw materials for allergen compliance in the lab. 

• Responsible for cleaning the refrigerators and freezers 

• Provides support for the analytical testing results and providing information to the technologist. 

• Maintains other records for internal needs as required. 

• Processes shipping/ receiving paperwork online for FedEx, or UPS shipments, including tracking of shipments to support the lab.  

• Calibrates equipment and instruments. 

• Dishes including, washing, sanitizing, drying and storing them. 

• Other duties as assigned by the direct manager.  

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE 

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be: 

Experience: 1-2 years of sauce experience

Equipment Operation: 

Centrifuge 

Titrator- salt, TA 

Brix 

Hunter Color 

Desiccator 

Moisture oven 

Blenders 

Colloid Mill 

Lightning Mixer 

Viscometer 

Brookfield Viscometer 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.  

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with no assistance.  

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.  

• Ability to plan, organizes, prioritize, and achieve effective time management.  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.  

Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines; self-directed, effective communication skills. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

NO 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

NO 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Working conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions. 

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation. 

• May access and work in the manufacturing plant. 

• Required to travel. 

• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands. 

• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the plant area.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. 

Solina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free 1-800-461-9330.