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)
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.