R&D / Quality Support Technician 6508 at BC Forward in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Job Description:

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated R&D / Quality Support Technician Job for an opportunity in Saint Paul, MN location!




Position Title:
R&D / Quality Support Technician




Location: Saint Paul, MN




Anticipated Start Date: ASAP



Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.



Expected Duration: 6 months



Job Type: Contract role - Onsite


Pay Range: $20/hr - $21/hr


Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• Foodservice


• sanitation

Job Description:



We are looking for team members who come to the table with a shared passion for making food the world loves, to solve problems and shape food production for the future. As part of our Pilot Plant team, which sits within our R&D function, you will be responsible for supporting ground-breaking R&D work for various platforms including Snacks, Morning Foods, Meals and Baking, Pet and Cereal. The Pilot Plant Technician role involves setting up, sanitation and running equipment for trials. This role exhibits strong customer service in support of various ITQ platforms as a partner and technical expert.
Job Responsibilities:

* Safely operates equipment, understands food safety requirements and ability to perform risk assessments
* Basic analytical tests; troubleshooting; and skill building on specific unit operations
* Agile; with an ability to flex across teams within a platform as work needs shift
* Equipment Sanitation & Basic equipment set up activities
* Technical skill Development with product, process and/or packaging equipment
* Display a sense of urgency and a desire to learn new skills and tasks to grow capability
Job Requirements:

* High School Degree Required
* 3-5 years of directly relatable experience and / or 2-Year Degree Preferred
* Steel Toe Boots/Shoes required
* Ability to lift, manipulate, transport up to 55 lbs.
* Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)
* Strong communication skills with peers and with customers
* Basic understanding of food safety and human safety
* Ability to work in hot/warm/cool conditions within the plant
* Ability to consistently & repeatedly lift, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:

* Previous work experience in a similar field
* Foodservice experience
* Passionate around the creation of food, CPG industry, and consumer trends (both food and packaging)
* Effectively manage multiple competing priorities
* Experience of working in teams to deliver results
* Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
* Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment
* Comfortable operating equipment
* Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways
* Maturity to navigate through stressful situations
* Ability to assess and solve technical/mechanical problems
* Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work



Benefits:



BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:



Food Service, R&D, Quality Tech



About BCforward:



Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.


BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.


BCforward 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 and will not be discriminated against based on disability.


To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.


This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.


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Job Snapshot




Employee Type

Contractor



Location

Saint Paul, MN (Onsite)



Job Type

Manufacturing



Experience

Not Specified



Date Posted

09/16/2024 Apply Now