Product Development Intern – Summer 2022 at Red Gold

Product Development Intern – Summer 2022 at Red Gold

Product Development Intern – Summer 2022 at Red Gold. For four generations, the Red Gold family has been working with local farm families to grow the highest-quality best tasting tomatoes in the world. Starting as a father and daughter simply trying to help their country – it’s now become a full time operation with over 50 partnerships with Midwestern growers.

Product Development Intern – Summer 2022

Job Category: Product Development

Requisition Number: PRODU003190

Posted: September 1, 2021

Full-Time

Locations: Elwood, IN 46036, USA

Job Details

Description

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Product Formulating

• Participate in product ideation and scoping
• Support development of new products as well as improve existing items across all product segments
• Produce batches of formulas for development purposes as well as product prototypes and samples
• Perform analytical testing of prototypes
• Design and conduct sensory panels

Product Testing & Analysis

• Perform product testing across full range of product attributes (pH, viscosity, brix, color scoring, etc.)
• Organize and report data collected
• Analyze data from testing to provide insight on product prototypes
• Participate in monitoring market samples across product categories

Project Management

• Develop and adhere to project timelines
• Organize project plans and provide status updates to team
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive projects to successful completion

Technical & Administrative Support

• Perform research as needed to support projects for product development team
• Participate in conducting sensory panels
• Assist in creation of technical documentation and product specifications
• Perform daily calibration and general maintenance of all laboratory and analytical equipment
• Assist with laboratory upkeep regarding lab cleanliness and organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Actively seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field(s)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experienced working within a lab
• Computer knowledge required; MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
• The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
• The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 60 pounds
• The employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

Other

• Responsible for organizing time for completing daily tasks as well as new projects
• Willingness to work within processing facilities in order to provide aid for projects

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Some college or better.

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