Part-Time Technician - Research, Innovation & Development; Brookings, SD

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At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squee

Z®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives. The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI;
Brookings, SD;
Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, . #IWork For All For Good

The Technician will assist the Pilot Plant Manager with cheese and packaging trials and innovation projects. Hours are about 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus occasional extra hours, for up to 20 hours per week.

Trial Support including but not limited to:

• Prepare equipment and materials for trials, including:
• Pre-cleaning equipment, tools and work spaces
• Preparing wax for application
• Preparing the brining process for application
• Execute product and packaging innovation trials
• Adjustments to pressing parameters during trials
• Monitor climate chambers and ensure proper conditions are maintained
• Execute mini vat trials, ensuring safe and effective use of pilot plant equipment
• Execute cheese waxing
• Create packaging mockup samples
• Prepare samples for shipment

• Accurately collect trial data, including pH, temperature, and other relevant metrics
• Gather production reference data
• Evaluate quality parameters of trial products
• Monitor and collect cleaning process data

• Execute pilot plant sanitation duties to ensure standards are met
• Perform tasks in a safe, organized, and independent manner
• Evaluate cleaning performance

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills
• pti Accurate data recording and data documentation skills
• Openness and willingness to learn new skills
• Previous experience in food production, pilot-scale trials, or laboratory settings (preferred)
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and sanitation protocols (preferred; training will be provided)
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy
• Follows all Safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others
• Follows all food safety procedures һайй
• Follows all environmental protocols as applicable
• Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions

Minimum education and experience required:

• Requires education generally equivalent to a High School Diploma.
• Ability to read and understand laboratory procedures.
• Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to operate a variety of office, laboratory and pilot equipment such as a personal computer, water baths, incubator, PH meters, salt analyzer, scales, and rapid and reference chemistry testing methods, climate chambers, pressing equipment, and mini cheese vats
• Able to create and edit spreadsheets, enter and organize data in Microsoft Excel.
• Prefer a good knowledge of State of South Dakota rules that regulate the dairy industry, testing procedures, and documentation techniques.
• Requires good oral communication skills to effectively deal with coworkers.

Employees must wear Forging safety glasses, protective gloves, hair net, plant uniform, bump cap, and rubber boots, as required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach…