Job Description

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

We are looking for a Pet Food Scientist.  Responsible for supporting the development of food products in support of the Company business needs.  With support, plans and conducts project assignments.  Project scope to include supporting new products, quality improvements of existing products, cost optimization of existing products and technical brand maintenance.

The salary range for this position is $63,000 - $95,000  per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).  

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.  

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Adheres to applicable safety, regulatory, GMP requirements in lab, pilot plant, and manufacturing facilities.  Assists in writing of new policy and procedures as needed.
• Development projects to grow top line volume in support of New Product Development as a % of revenue goals.  Conducts required lab, pilot plant, and plant experimentation with minimal direction and support.
• Proficient knowledge in Product Development process including: materials, animal nutritional requirements, food processes, sensory testing, consumer testing, NPD stage gate process, costing, plant trials commercialization, and related processes.
• Documents all development work accurately. This includes written documentation of lab work, product showing, and plant trials with minimum guidance.
• Prepares accurate and timely specifications for all products developed.  This includes materials, formula, process and finished product with minimal guidance.
• Foundational knowledge of customer/consumer needs for assigned products and channels.  Understands who the consumer is and how they use our products.
• Interacts cross-functionally with Marketing, Purchasing, QA and Operations to successfully implement new products, processes, or packaging.
• Leads product cuttings and discussions to evaluate product attributes.
• Up to 25% travel as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Food/Meat Science, nutrition, packaging or Food Engineering plus 2- 5 years related work experience or Master’s degree.

• Requires knowledge of the product development process from idea generation, bench top, scale up and commercialization. 
• Ability to influence necessary cross functional partners for successful implementation of projects. 
• Requires clear written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent analytical knowledge and problem-solving skills. 
• Should understand manufacturing processes and the sequence of events necessary to convert raw materials to finished products.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

1. Position is sedentary and mobile. Will require working in a plant environment and helping the production line as needed and working in the pilot plant.
2. May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. Capable of lifting 50lbs.
3. May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
4. Work activity that is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
5. When in a plant environment:

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Will need to work with the plant to understand the plant personnel’s job activities.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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