R&D Technician II

R&D Technician II, Blackfoot

Do you enjoy hands-on work, solving problems, and helping bring new products and ideas to life? If you're detail-oriented, technically minded, and enjoy a variety of challenges, this could be the opportunity for you!

What makes an amazing meal so great? The people who create them – those in kitchens and dining rooms everywhere who work hard to plan, prepare, and cook every dish to perfection. They're heroes in our eyes, and it's our job to set them up for success.

We are proud of our 85-year history, and we credit our success to our startup mentality and strategic focus on providing tasty and innovative products to kitchens, cafeterias, and dining rooms throughout America. Our supportive and collaborative culture is driven by our mission – to make mealtime victories happen every single day.

Our locations in Southeast Idaho provide the family-friendly feel of a small town with plenty of nearby nature to explore. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and is only a short distance from two national parks!

As a relatively flat organization, you have a voice from your first day, along with opportunities to explore, learn, and develop new skills through challenging and rewarding work.

We're focused on your success, both professionally and personally, and are committed to offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are a family-owned, family-friendly company that empowers and supports our employees. We live out our company values and expect all team members to do the same.

As a Technician II
, you'll play an important role in supporting the development and improvement of our products, packaging, and processes. Working alongside our Research & Development team, you'll conduct testing, operate equipment, analyze results, and help turn innovative ideas into reality.

This is a hands-on position that combines technical expertise, problem-solving, and independent work in laboratory, kitchen, pilot plant, and production environments.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute research and development testing for new and existing products, packaging, and process technologies, including laboratory, pilot plant, and production plant trials.

• Maintain accurate and detailed test documentation, including laboratory records, experimental results, formulations, analytical findings, and other relevant data.

• Operate and maintain pilot plant equipment while ensuring proper housekeeping, food safety, and compliance with established procedures.

• Support R&D Project Managers with research and investigations involving equipment, technologies, ingredients, materials, vendors, and product development activities.

• Procure, organize, and manage ingredients and materials needed for R&D projects and testing.

• Coordinate and maintain product shelf-life studies, including preparing samples, conducting tastings, documenting results, and maintaining temperature-controlled storage areas.

• Manage inventory and order necessary supplies, including shipping materials, cleaning supplies, office supplies, and equipment.

• Perform laboratory testing and product analysis to support research, product development, and quality objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams while independently managing assigned projects and priorities.

• Support food safety initiatives and maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• An associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school, or 1–3 years of related experience and/or training
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• Strong critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including familiarity…