Thermal Process Technologist

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Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Hybrid
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
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The Role

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

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Year Founded: 2015

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With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

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