Spherion Mid Ohio, in partnership with The JM Smucker Company, is seeking a Process Lab Assistant to join the Orrville R&D PRL Sweet Baked Snacks team. This position will begin as a 6-month contract role with possible extension. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a Fortune 500 company.
Position Overview: ... As an R&D Process Lab Assistant in Sweet Baked Snacks production, your main duties will involve hands-on tasks like batching and weighing materials. You'll also be a key part of housekeeping & maintaining sanitation standards in the R&D PRL. The role centers on following established procedures and working closely with your team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
Assist with baked goods production runs in the context of product research and development (R&D) Complete batching tasks for production runs in line with existing procedures Complete sanitation tasks based on the production schedule that aligns with Standard Sanitization Procedures Pack and unpack ingredients, equipment, tooling etc. and support shipping & receiving Operate equipment, following standard operating procedures and relevant test methods, ensuring proper lab setup, ingredient preparation, operation, and clean-up for each trial run Operate a variety of food processing, packaging, and testing equipment according to safety guidelines and requirements to execute experiments Document and report data for review and interpretation, including process conditions, ingredient codes, inventory levels, and other relevant information as needed Support housekeeping and troubleshoot typical problems within their work area Other assigned R&D dutiesRequirements:
High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years working experience is required, or an Associate's degree Experience in a food processing area with a working knowledge of food safety regulations Moderate to strong mechanical aptitude Ability to work within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision Capable of performing a range of day-to-day activities such as operating food production equipment, lifting up to 50lbs, and using standard food cleaning chemicals to complete SSOP tasks Ability to use available resources needed to complete the job Capable of evaluating and selecting solutions from established options to make day-to-day decisions Positively impact the team through the quality of services or information provided; effectively collaborate with team members to achieve goals and add value Comfortable working on a computer to perform data entry and inventory Collaboration, information sharing, and proactive engagement with others to meet team goals Ability to ensure the working order of lab equipment and safe operation of process equipment Compliance with all safety, health, and environmental requirements, including OSHA rules, company GMP/GLP, and other Food Safety/QA requirements Accurate measurement and transfer of ingredients for experiments and conversion of ingredients to finished goods, following instructions Effective teamwork and communication skills to exchange information and execute work efficientlyEducation:
High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years working experience is required.
Compensation:
$20 /hour (approximately $41,600 annually)
Schedule/Location: This position offers 1st shift full time hours, Monday – Friday. This position will work 100% on-site at the Smucker Company campus in Orrville, Ohio.
Apply now to learn more about Spherion's career-building opportunities with The JM Smucker Company. There is opportunity for permanent hire for the right candidate.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Spherion, available day 1. Referral Bonuses National Staffing Week Gifts Giveaways and Incentive Programs Weekly PayText Number: 877-200-5246
Call Number: 419-775-4557
Spherion Mid Ohio is an EEO/AA employer.
Show lessShow moreSpherion Mid Ohio, in partnership with The JM Smucker Company, is seeking a Process Lab Assistant to join the Orrville R&D PRL Sweet Baked Snacks team. This position will begin as a 6-month contract role with possible extension. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a Fortune 500 company.
Position Overview: ... As an R&D Process Lab Assistant in Sweet Baked Snacks production, your main duties will involve hands-on tasks like batching and weighing materials. You'll also be a key part of housekeeping & maintaining sanitation standards in the R&D PRL. The role centers on following established procedures and working closely with your team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
Assist with baked goods production runs in the context of product research and development (R&D) Complete batching tasks for production runs in line with existing procedures Complete sanitation tasks based on the production schedule that aligns with Standard Sanitization Procedures Pack and unpack ingredients, equipment, tooling etc. and support shipping & receiving Operate equipment, following standard operating procedures and relevant test methods, ensuring proper lab setup, ingredient preparation, operation, and clean-up for each trial run Operate a variety of food processing, packaging, and testing equipment according to safety guidelines and requirements to execute experiments Document and report data for review and interpretation, including process conditions, ingredient codes, inventory levels, and other relevant information as needed Support housekeeping and troubleshoot typical problems within their work area Other assigned R&D dutiesRequirements:
High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years working experience is required, or an Associate's degree Experience in a food processing area with a working knowledge of food safety regulations Moderate to strong mechanical aptitude Ability to work within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision Capable of performing a range of day-to-day activities such as operating food production equipment, lifting up to 50lbs, and using standard food cleaning chemicals to complete SSOP tasks Ability to use available resources needed to complete the job Capable of evaluating and selecting solutions from established options to make day-to-day decisions Positively impact the team through the quality of services or information provided; effectively collaborate with team members to achieve goals and add value Comfortable working on a computer to perform data entry and inventory Collaboration, information sharing, and proactive engagement with others to meet team goals Ability to ensure the working order of lab equipment and safe operation of process equipment Compliance with all safety, health, and environmental requirements, including OSHA rules, company GMP/GLP, and other Food Safety/QA requirements Accurate measurement and transfer of ingredients for experiments and conversion of ingredients to finished goods, following instructions Effective teamwork and communication skills to exchange information and execute work efficientlyEducation:
High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years working experience is required.
Compensation:
$20 /hour (approximately $41,600 annually)
Schedule/Location: This position offers 1st shift full time hours, Monday – Friday. This position will work 100% on-site at the Smucker Company campus in Orrville, Ohio.
Apply now to learn more about Spherion's career-building opportunities with The JM Smucker Company. There is opportunity for permanent hire for the right candidate.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Spherion, available day 1. Referral Bonuses National Staffing Week Gifts Giveaways and Incentive Programs Weekly PayText Number: 877-200-5246
Call Number: 419-775-4557
Spherion Mid Ohio is an EEO/AA employer.
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