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Alkar

Food Technologist

Lodi, WI · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description General Summary: This role offers a unique opportunity to work ... You'll collaborate with leading food processors around the world, contributing to process and ...

MARS Solutions Group

General Laborer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

General Laborer Duration: 03 Months with possibility of extension Location: Phoenix AZ 85043 Shift ... Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse ...

Three Point Solutions

General Laborer

Sidney, OH · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

General Laborer Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Sidney, OH 45365 Duration: 3 Months ... Industrial food processing facility * Physically active role (standing, lifting, moving) * PPE ...

Three Point Solutions, Inc.

General Laborer

Sidney, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

General Laborer Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Sidney, OH 45365 Duration: 3 Months ... Industrial food processing facility * Physically active role (standing, lifting, moving) * PPE ...

Three Point Solutions, Inc.

General Laborer

Sidney, OH · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

General Laborer Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Sidney, OH 45365 Duration: 3 Months ... Industrial food processing facility * Physically active role (standing, lifting, moving) * PPE ...

Three Point Solutions

General Laborer

Sidney, OH · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

General Laborer Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Sidney, OH 45365 Duration: 3 Months ... Industrial food processing facility * Physically active role (standing, lifting, moving) * PPE ...

MARS Solutions Group

General Laborer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

Position Title: General Laborer Duration: 01 Months with possibility of extension Location ... Production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing, food production or food service warehouse ...

PJK Food Service Corp

Production Worker 3

Landover, MD · On-site

$16/hr

High School Diploma or equivalent * 2 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry * Knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a ...

PJK Food Service Corp

Production Worker 3

Landover, MD · On-site

$16/hr

High School Diploma or equivalent * 2 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry * Knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a ...

Martin Foods LP

General Production

Houston, TX · On-site

$12/hr

Objective The General Production employee supports poultry manufacturing operations by performing a ... Previous poultry, meat processing, or manufacturing experience * Knowledge of food safety or USDA ...

Martin Foods

General Production

Houston, TX · On-site

$12/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Objective The General Production employee supports poultry ... Previous poultry, meat processing, or manufacturing experience * Knowledge of food safety or USDA ...

Martin Foods, L.P.

General Production

Houston, TX · On-site

$12/hr

Description Objective The General Production employee supports poultry manufacturing operations by ... Previous poultry, meat processing, or manufacturing experience * Knowledge of food safety or USDA ...

Koch Foods

Rose Street General Labor

Franklin Park, IL · On-site

$19.20/hr

General Labor employees support daily production operations by performing a variety of tasks ... This is a fast-paced, physically demanding position in a refrigerated food-processing environment.

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Food Technologist

Lodi, WI • On-site

Alkar
Machinery Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
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$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
General Summary: This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a dynamic sales and engineering team, gaining hands-on experience in thermodynamics applications within food systems including both batch and continuous processing. You'll collaborate with leading food processors around the world, contributing to process and equipment development at Alkar and supporting innovation through technologies like our industrial-scale TurboChef oven. The position also involves overseeing the operations of our thermal processing lab and delivering technical training and support both on-site and at customer facilities. Up to 50% travel may be required.
Principal Accountabilities:
  • Directs and supports R&D projects focused on processing equipment development (cooking, smoking, cooling, pasteurizing), including the evaluation and practical application of research findings.
  • Designs and executes experiments related to batch, continuous, and microwave-assisted processing, including the study of thermodynamics in food systems.
  • Conducts lab and field trials for equipment proposals, performance evaluations, and process optimization.
  • Assists in prototype development and testing in collaboration with the Engineering team.
  • Provides technical support to customers both in-house and on-site, including developing support materials for Sales and Service teams.
  • Operates and maintains equipment in the Thermal Processing Technical Services lab.
  • Participate in customer seminars and technical training sessions.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to apply R&D outcomes in real-world production environments, supporting improvements in food safety, quality, and efficiency.
  • Stays current with industry trends through conferences and trade shows; contributes technical papers to journals and industry meetings.
  • Must be able to travel up to 50% for customer support activities, including trials, testing, troubleshooting, and training in the United States, as required.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned by R&D Manager.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Meat Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Food or Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with interest in precooked and processed meats.
  • Solid foundation in thermodynamics and heat transfer principles.
  • Experience with lab and field-testing equipment.
  • Familiarity with food processing equipment and industrial food systems is a plus.
  • Confident communicator in team settings, capable of leading presentations and engaging group dialogue.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
  • Knowledge of French, Italian, or other local languages is a plus.
  • Strong interest in food production processes, with practical problem-solving skills and hands-on intuition.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in food science, meat science, food technology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or a related field with interest in precooked and processed meats.
  • HACCP certification.
  • Expertise in computational simulation and coding, with advanced knowledge in numerical analysis

Description of physical working environment:
  • Role is split between lab testing, desk work, and field travel.
  • Requires use of a laptop and periods of sitting.
  • Involves extended standing and walking in the thermal processing lab and at customer sites.
  • May require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Salary Description
70,000 - 80,000
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Industry

Machinery manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Lodi, WI, US

Year founded

1962

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