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Iff

Process Technician

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$27.50/hr

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We ... Monitor equipment performance and process parameters to ensure production targets, quality ...

Kemin

Associate Scientist - Food Science

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Working alongside microbiologists, chemists and processing engineers, this individual will anchor the team with food science and industry expertise and help drive clean-label, affordable ingredient ...

Bunge

Process Operator

Council Bluffs, IA

$27.73/hr

The Process Operator is assigned to a rotating shift. Position Details: This position works a 12 ... Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve ...

Bunge

Process Operator

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$27.73/hr

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve ... processes. * Strong problem solving and analytical skills. * Must be self-motivated with the ...

Bunge

Process Operator

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$27.73/hr

Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve ... processes. * Strong problem solving and analytical skills. * Must be self-motivated with the ...

Bunge North America

Process Operator

Council Bluffs, IA

$27.73/hr

The Process Operator is assigned to a rotating shift.Position Details:This position works a 12 hour ... Commitment to supply safe food, maintain a food safety culture within the site, continually improve ...

Conagra Brands, Inc.

Process Engineer

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$64K - $95K/yr

... hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting ... Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to ...

Conagra Brands

Process Engineer

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$64K - $95K/yr

... hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting ... Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to ...

CONAGRA

Process Engineer

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$64K - $95K/yr

... hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting ... Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to ...

Versova Inc

Dows - Processing Lead

Dows, IA · On-site

Experience with food safety and quality control procedures * Knowledge of USDA regulations in food processing Work Environment This position operates in a food processing plant environment, involving ...

Versova

Dows - Processing Lead

Dows, IA · On-site

Experience with food safety and quality control procedures * Knowledge of USDA regulations in food processing Work Environment This position operates in a food processing plant environment, involving ...

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What is the difference between Food Process vs Food Processor?

AspectFood ProcessFood Processor
DefinitionA method or system used in food manufacturing to prepare ingredients for packaging or cooking.A kitchen appliance used to chop, blend, or mix food ingredients.
Work EnvironmentIndustrial food production facilities, manufacturing plants.Home kitchens, small commercial kitchens.
Required CredentialsTypically none, but industry knowledge helpful.None required; user proficiency varies.
UsageIn food manufacturing to process large quantities efficiently.In kitchens for food prep and convenience.

In summary, Food Process refers to the overall system or method used in food manufacturing, while a Food Processor is a kitchen appliance used by individuals for food preparation. Both are integral to food production but serve different roles in the industry and at home.

How much do food processors make?

Food processors typically earn an average hourly wage of $12 to $20, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the processing tasks. Entry-level positions may pay closer to minimum wage, while skilled processors with certifications can earn higher salaries, especially in larger facilities or specialized environments.

What kind of job is food processing?

Food processing jobs involve preparing, packaging, and preserving food products in manufacturing facilities. Workers operate machinery, follow safety protocols, and ensure quality standards are met, often requiring attention to detail and knowledge of food safety regulations.

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Senior Process Engineer-Food & Beverage

Cedar Rapids, IA • Hybrid

Skillcloud HCM
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$101K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Senior Process Engineer  - Food & Beverage

BSI Engineering, based in Cincinnati Ohio, provides comprehensive engineering, design and project management services for industrial manufacturing clients.

Opportunities available in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Who We Are

Our Purpose: Creating Solutions, Improving Lives. BSI lives by the mantra "Serve the client, satisfy the employee" and we hold true to it in all aspects of our company. Our employees have consistently voted us a Top Workplace, commenting specifically on our dedication to company culture, employee appreciation, and employee well-being.

Your Role at BSI

Our Process Engineers design safe, sanitary, and economical manufacturing processes for clients in the food & beverage industry. We support a wide range of operations - including dairy, beverages, prepared and packaged foods, ingredients, snacks, and consumer products - converting raw ingredients into finished goods. In this role, you'll design food & beverage manufacturing processes that balance product quality and food safety, sanitary design, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and cost benefits.

To support collaboration, mentorship opportunities, and effective project execution, BSI Engineering has adopted a hybrid work schedule in which employees are in the office a minimum of three days per week.

What We Offer:
  • Continued professional development in a high growth environment
  • individualized Mentoring and Development program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and support with continuing education
  • Flexible Telecommuting Policy
  • Paid Time for Charitable Efforts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Competitive base salary, paid overtime, generous bonus programs
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Stock and 401(k) with company match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Food, or Agricultural Engineering
  • 15+ years of experience, including process design in the food & beverage industry
  •  PE License preferred, but not required
  •  Strong understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, material and energy balances, process unit operations and separations, reaction kinetics and reaction design theory, and thermodynamics
  •  Ability to visit project job sites to gather field information (typical travel duration is up to 7 days, several times per year)
Technical Qualifications Preferred:
  • Strong in process modeling software (e.g., Aspen Plus) and hydraulic modeling (e.g., PIPE-FLO)
  •  Knowledge of sanitary/hygienic design standards, specifically 3-A Sanitary Standards and ASME BPE (Bioprocessing Equipment)
  •  Knowledge of FDA food safety regulations, specifically 21 CFR Part 117 (Preventive Controls/GMP), Part 113 (thermally processed low-acid foods), and Part 114 (acidified foods), and familiarity with FSMA
  •  Knowledge of USDA/FSIS requirements and, for dairy operations, the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)
  • Experience designing CIP/SIP systems and thermal, pasteurization, or aseptic processing systems
  •  Knowledge of ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) and ASME BPVC Section VIII, Div 1
  •  Knowledge of NFPA Standards, specifically 30, 497, 499, and 660
Responsibilities and Scope:
  • Supervise site visits, walk-downs, and site audits at food & beverage facilities to gather field data on moderate projects
  • Develop and provide discipline scope, deliverables, assumptions, and estimated budget for proposals
  • Supervise and create Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Mass & Energy Balances (M&EBs)
  •  Develop Process Design Basis reports, Process Descriptions, and government compliance reports (e.g., air & water emissions, wastewater)
  •  Supervise and perform sanitary equipment sizing and selection (e.g., mixers, blenders, heat exchangers, homogenizers, separators, pasteurizers, evaporators, dryers, and fillers), prepare equipment specifications and bid evaluations, review shop drawings, and maintain equipment lists
  •  Design Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-in-Place (SIP) systems and incorporate sanitary/hygienic design principles into process layouts and piping
  • Supervise and perform process calculations using BSI spreadsheets and commercial software (e.g., PIPE-FLO), including thermal processing, pasteurization, and heat-transfer calculations
  •  Supervise and perform process simulations in Aspen Plus
  •  Supervise and prepare process safety studies, relief calculations, Code review studies, and Electrical Area Classification (EAC) reviews and drawings (e.g., ammonia refrigeration, combustible dust, ethanol), and participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs)
  •  Supervise and develop plant layouts with attention to sanitary zoning, hygienic design, and product/personnel flow
  •  Supervise, write, and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs)
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers and provide training sessions

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