Product Development Technician - Port Coquitlam, Canada - Nutri-Nation Functional Foods Inc.

Nutri-Nation Functional Foods Inc.

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Port Coquitlam, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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WE are Hiring - Product Development Technician Nutrition Bars (Food Manufacturing - Port Coquitlam, BC)

Maternity Leave term employment, with the possibility of turning into fulltime, permanent employment.

About Us:

We are fortunate to share a unique environment here at Nutri-Nation with a dedicated, highly skilled workforce that has a proven foundation built on mutual respect.

We have always valued our employees as our most important resource. Our team is dynamic and enthusiastic, and we know you will enjoy growing with us.

Nutri-Nation Functional Foods is part of a private, family-owned, and operated manufacturing and marketing group which began in 1971 and continues today in the hands of the founders.

First and second-generation family members hold key hands-on management positions with the company. The focus on quality, service and commitment to our customer partners' needs is never left to chance.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Product Development Specialist who is enthusiastic about creating great tasting food products through independent, hands-on trial and error in the test kitchen.

Our customers and prospective customers provide us with a steady stream of new product development projects, from organic whole food formulations to more complex sugar-free, high protein, fortified or other unique formulation challenges.

The Product Development specialist performs various duties in the office, test kitchen and on the production floor, but the majority of time is spent in the kitchen experimenting with ingredients and creating hand-made bench top samples for customer presentation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Becoming familiar with products, ingredients and formulation techniques for this product category
Creating presentable prototype bars that are sent to customers for evaluating
Working with suppliers and Nutri-Nation production team to solve problems and meet challenges with new and existing formulations (i.e., texture, flavour issues)
Researching new ingredients and potential vendors for those ingredients
Regular updating and maintenance of raw material information in formulation/ inventory software programs
Maintaining physical "library" of ingredient samples, as well as corresponding supplier/ specification paperwork for easy reference
Plant floor participation in scaled up production of new products, as well as general quality assurance tasks as required

About You:

Education and experience in food science and/or culinary arts
Interest and confidence in cooking, baking, and the science of making good food are critical. Curiosity and patience for trial and error are key
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong general computer skills and ability to learn new programs
Organizational and recordkeeping skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
Basic knowledge of food safety, QC documentation and thirdparty audit processes (GMP, HACCP, Organic, NHP, SQF) are assets

Perks & Benefits at Nutri-Nation

Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and knowledge, and paid time off
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program
Eligible to participate in a Profit-Sharing Program
Free Parking on site
Professional development and training support

If this opportunity matches your skills and experience, and you are excited to join a great Nutri-Nation Team, please submit a resume and cover letter and tell us why you think this job would be a good fit.

We thank everyone who applies, but regret that we will only be able to reply to those we wish to call for an interview.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.

Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

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