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Florida Food Products LLC

Florida Food Products LLC is hiring: Creative Flavorist Assistant in Marlton

Florida Food Products LLC, Marlton, NJ, United States, 08053

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Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Creative Assistant

REPORTS TO: Flavorist

JOB SUMMARY: Florida Food Products is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Creative Assistant to join our Flavor Creation & Applications team. This position will support the creation, development, and evaluation of flavor solutions for a variety of food and beverage applications.

Skills, Traits, & Competencies:

  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D scientists, product development, marketing, sales and manufacturing
  • Safety minded. Consistently works safely and adheres to all safety protocol
  • Self-motivated, organized, and follows through to completion
  • Clear, concise communication
  • Desire to be part of and work in a team environment
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office and other work-related databases

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Compounding flavors for liquids, emulsions and liquid for spray drying
  • Maintain flavor laboratory raw material inventory and other laboratory supplies
  • Support the creation and modification of flavor formulations based on customer needs and market trends
  • Maintain accurate records of flavor formulations, testing results, and laboratory equipment
  • Uploading and maintenance of flavor formulations
  • Conduct sensory evaluations and product testing to ensure flavor profiles meet specifications and quality standards
  • Work with cross-functional technical team to resolve/replace problematic materials in formulas to maintain flavor profile
  • Collaborate with PD&A, sales and marketing to support customer presentations by preparing samples
  • Assist with scale-up trials and collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth product transitions from lab to production
  • Follow established safety and quality procedures in the R&D lab and manufacturing facilities
  • Competence in learning existing computer systems, formulation tools and electronic record keeping tools

Minimum Requirements:

  • Science degree (preferably in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field)
  • Experience working in a flavor lab or food/beverage R&D environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with lab equipment and safety protocols

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks such as weighing ingredients and operating laboratory equipment
  • Ability to comfortably lift 20lbs - 35lbs.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance effective on the first of the month following start date
  • 10 Days of Vacation
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • 1 Floating Holiday
  • 6 Sick Days
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)