Sensory Technician Lv1

Schedule: Mon to Fri / 7 AM to 3:30 PM (30 min unpaid lunch) Interview mode: In-person (On-site) Work: On-site Skill: Being able to follow instructions, making food samples, making solutions like sugar, baking, cooking, lifting 50 to 55 LBS (Cargill has people to help), food lab experience, lab experience is needed, flexibility working with different people. Job Duties: Assist sensory team for various sensory projects including Descriptive Analysis (DA), consumer guidance, difference panels, and team tastings. Have the ability to work with minimal supervision ideally between 7am and 3pm. Understand the scope of sensory projects and expectations. Responsible for panel preparation including making up references, sample preparation, setting up the panel room for panel training, serving references/samples during the training, and preparing ad hoc references as needed. Set up sensory booths including sample cups/plate labeling, start and finish the sensory tests using the Eye Question program. Serve samples during the panels. Clean up the panel room, sample prep lab, and booths. Help maintain general cleaning of the Sensory Center. Assist with restocking the panel room, booths, sensory lab area, and take weekly inventory of supplies to be ordered. Help with routine food safety maintenance. Help unload, unpack, and label samples for storage. Help maintain food and chemical storage in accordance with food safety guidelines. Help maintain storage areas with dishes and panel supplies. Compliance with Cargill Food Safety, EHS, and PPE policies. Document and protect all information to ensure any and all patentable advances in technology as required by company policy. Ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline basis. Must be able to work effectively with a team as well as independently and possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Help with picking up samples and supplies for sensory panels. Responsible for keeping iPads and laptops up to date by managing them weekly. Responsible for completing the Master Sanitation Schedule of the Sensory lab. Job Qualifications Required:

• High School Degree/GED
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Takes initiative in technical problem-solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a lab environment and maintain good food manufacturing practices
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. and perform other necessary physical requirements of the job
• Ability to drive on city streets to pick up samples from other R&D locations and supplies for sensory panels

• 3-6 months lab experience
• Kitchen experience is good as well

• Resource manager needs someone who can communicate.
• Should be interested in the job.
• Someone who can take ownership of work.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized.
• Someone professional.