R&D Technician

Overview

CandyCo LLC, a Lindon, UT manufacturer of chocolates, caramels, and confections, is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Research and Development Technician with an eye for accuracy and presentation to help prepare product samples and sample shipments.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage daily shipments by following a shipment request form to fulfill requested samples.
• Select the most ideal samples and pack for most impressive presentation.
• Pack shipments appropriately for safe transport.
• Ensure packaged shipments are assembled on time for freight companies to pick up.
• Assist the R&D team in creation of product samples (scale ingredients, help make confections).
• Properly label, store, and organize product samples to preserve freshness and quality.
• Assist with other projects, on the bench, plant floor, or in office as needed.

Skills Required

• Passion for presentation (making products look good).
• Reliable and accurate execution of tasks.
• Comfortable juggling busy list of priorities and asking clarifying questions.
• Ability to follow directions & recipes.
• Organized and able to maintain an orderly space.
• Ability to work in food allergen areas (nuts, dairy, egg, etc.).
• Ability to stand for multiple hours at a time and move for most of the day.
• Required to lift 30lbs.

Education and/or Experience

• Basic computer and mathematical skills including data and spreadsheet management and weight and measurement conversions.
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Food preparation experience preferred.

Addition Information

• Job Type: Full-time on site
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, business hours
• Education: High School or equivalent (Required)
• Language: English and Spanish (Preferred)
• Work Location: Lindon UT
• Paid Training: Yes

Management: Senior Scientist

Company's website: www.candyco.com

Work Remotely: No, this job is on site at the CandyCo production facility