Job Description:

General Summary: Under supervision, assist with developing fully researched processes and procedures for all Fresh Creative Foods products and all phases of product development projects for house accounts.

 

Benefits and Culture 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reviews vendor ingredient specifications for FSMA and SQF compliance.

2. Ensures all ingredients are properly ranked and safe for use in production.

3. Maintains and monitors all ingredient and packaging specifications.

4. Inputs vendor ingredient specifications into database (B1 (Set Up Forms) & Genesis).

5. Assists purchasing and R&D in the sourcing of new & current ingredients.

6. Assists purchasing in securing raw ingredient samples for R&D.

7. Monitors and tracks goods receipt to ensure purchasing is buying ingredients from the approved vendor and per specifications.

8. Monitors all raw ingredients to ensure vendor is providing per specifications.

9. Assists and tracks product substitutions with the assistance of Purchasing and R&D.

10. Assists in setting up and running QA Cuttings.

11. Assists in creating and maintaining finished product specifications.

12. Assists in finished product labeling per FDA and USDA standards. 

13. Assists Technical Compliance Manager with projects as needed.

14. Performs general duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining records.

 

Job Specifications

1. Associates Degree in Food Science or a related field or equivalent experience is required. 

2. 2+ years Food Science experience is preferred.

3. Requires knowledge of food and safety regulations.

4. Basic PC skills are required.

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Working Conditions

1. Office & Plant Environment.

2. Travel up to10% of the time.

 

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves. 

Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory

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