R&D Food Technician

Job title: R&D Food Technician

About the Role The R&D Food Technician supports Food Technologists in developing product samples and coordinating new product development projects. A primary function is to manage the shipment of sales samples from the Fort Smith and Albertville facilities. This role combines lab/trial support with logistics responsibilities to ensure timely and accurate sample delivery.

What You'll Do

• Gather all sample request forms; generate shipping air bills, dry ice labels, and necessary product labels.
• Work with Distribution to ensure all sample product is available.
• Inspect samples prior to packing.
• Pack all samples according to directions on Sample Request Form.
• Track products and maintain files of delivered packages.
• Work with Federal Express or other shipping agency to resolve delivery issues.
• Reconcile Federal Express or other shipping company invoices.
• Assist Food Technologists in the lab, plant, and line trials as needed.
• Maintain laboratory organization and equipment cleanliness on daily basis.
• Maintain a valid driver's license; travel short distances routinely.

What We're Looking For

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's; must be able to pass a math skills test during the interview.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions; handle problems involving several concrete variables.
• Computer Skills: Moderate typing, knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Word and Excel); basic Windows familiarity.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver's license.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Office hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday; some after hours required for plant trials or testing.
• Physical Demands: Regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds; occasionally up to 70 pounds; standing, walking, sitting, and using hands; vision and depth perception requirements.
• Work Environment: Office, test kitchen, plant, and distribution areas; temperatures 0–40 F in freezer/cooler; 70–90 F in plant; may handle cleaning solutions; low to moderate noise. Safety equipment provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the posting.

About Bachoco USA Bachoco Group is a leading multi-business and multiprotein producer, with over 40,000 employees, serving the U.S. market through integrated operations including farms, hatcheries, feed mills, and processing plants.