Thermal Process Technologist

Job Description

Summary

Reporting to the Thermal Processing Manager, this role is specifically involved in quality assurance of the business with emphasis on preservation processes – sterilisation and pasteurisation.

About the Role:

• Working with the product development team to develop sterilisation processes for new canned and pouch products

• Working with the operations team to resolve processing issues when required. 

• Product testing for sterilisation processing adequacy in canned and pouch foods. 

• Assistance with product release decisions assistance where thermal processing and food 
  safety input is required. 

• Routine validations of thermally processed foods   - both new and existing.

• Investigations into related technical issues.

• Responsibilities in factory quality assurance systems

• Involvement and maintenance of specialised equipment, software, procedures, databases.

• Mathematical modelling of thermal processes using software

• Practical knowledge and training and involvement in double seaming and seam evaluation.

About You:

• Good interpersonal skills 

• Ability to grasp technical concepts and have strong knowledge of thermal processes

• Decision making ability on product quality 

• Experience with quality risk assessment 

• High level of computer literacy 

• High level of personal integrity and sense of right and wrong 

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal 
  Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

• Approved Persons Qualification for Thermal Processing of Low Acid Foods required ideally

• 3-5 years of experience in thermal process engineering or a related field, ideally in food processing,

Benefits:

• Discounted memberships e.g. gym, health insurance, tyres….

• Employee referral program

• Performance bonus $$$.

• An extra 5 days of Live Well Leave.

• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.

• Plus much much more!!

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Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.