R&D Technician

Job Title

This position will function as a team member, collecting accurate and precise data from various production lines and processes throughout the plant. Performing tasks aside from data collection will be required. Those tasks are expected to be completed according to company procedures. Must effectively manage time to achieve data integrity and test reliability. This person will establish positive and professional relationships with management, owners, line leads, other R&D Techs, and production employees. Collaboration is required for data collection, experiment design, quality, specifications, and food safety goals.

You must be at least 18 to work at Triumph Foods. Triumph Foods only employs individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 your application will not be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Collecting, recording, and downloading data as applicable:
  • Meat color
  • pH
  • Meat quality
  • Fat quality
  • Carcass composition data and weights
  • Dissection and yield tests
  • Sequence and individual identification at line speed
• Adhere to processes and timelines for testing from stockyards to shipping.
• Work collaboratively with the Laboratory.
• Support the SQF program.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Required to have an Associate's degree in a science or math-based major. Additional education is always a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language, such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must effectively communicate with USDA, production, and management personnel.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply mathematical applications in practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

High proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office programs, especially Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; speak; hear; taste; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders and platforms and wear all safety equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot, and/or humid/dry conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperatures, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of the general responsibilities and requirements necessary to be successful. Triumph may, in its discretion, modify or revise the position description in order to meet the company's changing business needs.

EEO/AA Information

Triumph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.