Research Development / Pork Quality Technician

Clemens Food Group
United States, Pennsylvania, Hatfield
2700 Clemens Road (Show on map)
Sep 14, 2024
Description As our Pork Quality Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the freshness and quality of our pork products. You'll gather and analyze quality data, contribute to exciting optimization projects, and work closely with various teams to enhance our plant's performance. What You'll Do: Quality Data Collection: Conduct daily pork quality assessments, calibrate and maintain data collection equipment, and stay updated on the latest pork quality technologies. Reporting & Analysis: Develop detailed reports, perform statistical analyses, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. Maintain regular reporting schedules (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually). Continuous Improvement: Contribute to cost-saving initiatives, assist with projects aimed at improving processing efficiency and product quality, and collaborate with operations and quality assurance teams. CFG Support: Provide insights on carcass breakdowns, conduct plant tours, support customer visits, and share your expertise in pork with the CFG team. Who We're Looking For: Education: A Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field is preferred. Experience: At least three years in meat production, FSQA, or a related field. Entry-level experience in Research, Development, and Commercialization is a plus. Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar tools is required. A passion for continuous improvement and data analysis is essential. Why Join Us? Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to quality and innovation. Work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our products and processes. Gain valuable experience and grow your career in a supportive environment. Ready to make a difference in the pork industry? Apply now and become a key player in our quality assurance team! Apply Today! Qualifications Behaviors Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Motivations Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Bachelors (required) Experience 3 years: Minimum of three years' experience in meat production, FSQA, or related experience. Entry-level Research, Development, and Commercialization experience considered. Bachelor's degree preferred in Animal Science, Food Science, Meat Science or related field. Microsoft Project or similar experience required. (required) Skills Communication (Eng Lang) (required) Mathematics (required) Time Management (required) Typing Skills (required) Verbal Skill (Eng Lang) (required) Verbal Reasoning (Eng) (required) Problem Solving (required) Project Management (required) Numeric Reasoning (required) Microsoft Office (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)