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TekWissen LLC

Food technician

Hershey, PA · On-site

... hard candy & gummies. Specific Role Focus Area: * Benchtop development * Pilot plant testing * Equipment assembly and preparation * Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample ...

C. Cretors and Company

Mechanical Project Engineer

Wood Dale, IL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and assist with on-site installation and startup as needed ... The Foodservice Equipment Division has expanded to include cotton candy, warmers, dispensing ...

Albanese Candy

Data Engineer

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for analytical purposes through rigorous validation and testing. * Act as the SME for AI for business, investigating how the company can utilize AI ...

Albanese Candy

Data Engineer

Merrillville, IN · On-site

$112K - $134K/yr

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for analytical purposes through rigorous validation and testing. * Act as the SME for AI for business, investigating how the company can utilize AI ...

Curaleaf

Confections Formulation Scientist

Lexington, KY · On-site

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... or candy formulation. You understand how hydrocolloids, pectin/gelatin systems, sugars, and ... Conducting sensory testing, shelf-life studies, and technical evaluations of texture, flavor, and ...

Conifer

Design Researcher - Contractor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

... Candy Company. RESPONSIBILITIES A successful candidate will be expected to: * Work with internal ... testing, and co-creation. * Translate research into actionable recommendations and innovation ...

Conifer

Design Researcher Openings

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

... Candy Company. RESPONSIBILITIES A successful candidate will be expected to: * Work with internal ... testing, and co-creation. * Translate research into actionable recommendations and innovation ...

Want-Want Group

Be Seen First

New Product Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$80K - $130K/yr

  • Medical

  • PTO

... Candy/Confectionary, Crackers, Cookies, Ready-to-Drink Beverages · The New Product Development ... testing · Partner with R&D teams to establish technical specifications for raw materials ...

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Santikos Entertainment

Cast & Crew - Westlakes

San Antonio, TX

$10.50 - $13.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Stock, check, and restock all condiment, grab and go's and concession stations. (Candy, yummy ... testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed ...

New

Santikos Entertainment

Cast & Crew - Macon

Macon, GA

$10.25 - $13.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Stock, check, and restock all condiment, grab and go's and concession stations. (Candy, yummy ... testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed ...

Santikos Entertainment

Cast & Crew - Cibolo

Cibolo, TX

$10.75 - $14/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Stock, check, and restock all condiment, grab and go's and concession stations. (Candy, yummy ... testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed ...

Santikos Entertainment

Cast & Crew - Galaxy

San Antonio, TX

$10.75 - $14.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

Stock, check, and restock all condiment, grab and go's and concession stations. (Candy, yummy ... testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed ...

New

Conifer

Design Researcher - Contractor

Chicago, IL · Remote

... Candy Company. RESPONSIBILITIES A successful candidate will be expected to: * Work with internal ... testing, and co-creation. * Translate research into actionable recommendations and innovation ...

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How much do candy tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy tester in the United States is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a candy tester?

A Candy Tester is responsible for tasting and evaluating various types of candies to assess their flavor, texture, appearance, and overall quality. They provide feedback to help candy manufacturers refine recipes and improve products before they reach the market. This role requires a keen sense of taste, attention to detail, and sometimes knowledge of food science. Some positions may also involve reviewing packaging or suggesting improvements.

What does a candy tester do?

A typical day as a Candy Tester involves sampling new and existing candies, recording detailed observations on taste, texture, appearance, and aroma, and providing constructive feedback to product development teams. You may attend team meetings to discuss findings, collaborate with food scientists and marketers, and help refine recipes based on consumer preferences. The work environment is usually a mix of individual sensory evaluations and collaborative sessions in a quality control lab or test kitchen. You'll also need to adhere to hygiene protocols and manage palate fatigue by pacing tastings throughout the day. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on tasting and meaningful contribution to the creation of new sweet products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a candy tester?

To thrive as a Candy Tester, you need a keen sense of taste and smell, the ability to distinguish subtle flavor notes, and an understanding of food safety and quality control standards. Familiarity with tasting protocols, sensory evaluation forms, and sometimes basic lab equipment is helpful in this role. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an open-minded approach to trying new products are valuable soft skills for success. These abilities ensure that products are accurately evaluated for flavor, texture, and appearance, contributing to quality assurance in the confectionery industry.

How do you become a candy tester?

To become a candy tester, individuals typically need a keen sense of taste and smell, attention to detail, and sometimes prior experience in food testing or quality control. Many roles require passing taste tests and working in controlled environments, with some positions offering training on product evaluation methods.
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Infographic showing various Candy Tester job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,039 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Food technician

TekWissen LLC

Hershey, PA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Overview:        
  
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.  Our client is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the worldIt also manufactures baked products, beverages and many more that are produced globally   
   
Position: Contractor Technician, Better For You Product Development 
Location: Hershey, PA, 17033 
Duration:  3 Months 
Work Type: Onsite 
Shift: 1st shift 
 
Job Details:  
 
Main Duties: 
  • Reporting to the Associate Manager Better For You R&D and working at client's Technical Center, the position will work with multiple scientists within the Better For You R&D team to achieve company innovation goals and programs.
  • The individual will perform basic tasks and follow standard work methods or specific instructions required to support product development.
  • Successful candidate will work in partnership with scientists and engineers to create samples and prototypes using different technologies and methods.
  • The individual must be competent with basic calculations, data collection, handling ingredients, computer applications, good manufacturing practices, and pilot plant manufacturing production.
  • A successful candidate is expected to be dependable and proactive, as well as have excellent communication skills.
  • Candidate will work specifically on protein bars, low sugar/zero sugar chocolate confections, and the possibility of zero sugar hard candy & gummies. 
Specific Role Focus Area: 
  • Benchtop development 
  • Pilot plant testing 
  • Equipment assembly and preparation 
  • Support in-plant initiatives such as trials, sales sample production, and start-ups 
  • Identify project support needs 
  • Partner with project leaders on planning and execution 
  • Ability to lift up to the maximum of fifty (50) pounds and prepare product for testing 
  • Ability to learn and apply new skills quickly 
  • Good time-management and organization skills to manage multiple projects 
Major Duties/Responsibilities: 
  • 80% - Partnering with project leaders to prepare for and perform equipment trials, making samples using equipment and new technologies, and cleaning equipment 
  • 10% - Sitting in on developing trial protocols, entering data, analysis, documenting experiments, developing SOPs, and reporting results 
  • 10% - Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary laboratory workspace for the team. Maintain inventory of ingredients and supplies.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance through entry of ingredient/packaging information in the lot tracking database. 
Top Three Technical Skills: 
  • 40% ability to prepare and execute trials on food equipment in pilot plant 
  • 30% ability to develop written documentation and/or communicate orally 
  • 30% ability to collaborate with scientists 
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity 

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity. 

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TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Year founded

2009

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