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Food Processing Technician

Requisition ID: 2024-7938

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Nutrition Dietetics and Food Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview The Aggie Chocolate Factory, Research, and Learning Center (ACF) within the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University is a small-scale craft manufacturer of bean-to-bar chocolate specializing in high quality single origin products. As a manufacturer it is essential that the factory operate efficiently and safely as a business, research, and center of education and learning. To accomplish this, the facility must comply with industry best practice standards of operation and management. The ACF has an opening for a full-time position for a Food Processing Technician. The Food Processing Technician will be primarily responsible for producing chocolate products at the factory and for scheduling and overseeing part-time employees, however as a new, small business the technician will fulfill other responsibilities as required. The position reports directly to the Manager of the ACF.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete knowledge of the production process (bean sorting, roasting, winnowing, grinding, conching, tempering, molding, cocoa liquor pressing)
• Perform the complete production process
• Optimize efficiency of the production processes
• Assist with development of new products
• Process order payments
• Prepare and serve drinks and other chocolate treats
• Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping floors, wiping off counters and machines, etc.
• Open/close facility as needed at beginning and ending of shifts
• Organize, run, and assist execution of special events such as taste tastings, tours, and deliveries around campus
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phone calls, etc.
• Sort and prepare cocoa beans for roasting
• Wash dishes and utensils used for preparation of caf and production items
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate production logs, reports, and summaries
• Help create and maintain detailed written Standard Operating Procedures for all production processes
• Participate and contribute to ACF meetings as needed
• Misc duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working in an industrial food manufacturing business

• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control for food manufacturing Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Engineering

• Experience working in a bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturing facility Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to think logically, critically, solve problems, and implement solutions

• Ability to prioritize and adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
• Personal computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and with teams
• Commitment to continual personal improvement and operations improvement
• Commitment to quality, safety, efficiency, teaching, and... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).