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Why Join as Product Development TechnologistFresh Foods?This role offers early career professionals the chance to take ownership of real products, real timelines, and real business impact. You will not sit on the sidelines. You will work directly in a manufacturing environment where your decisions influence what gets produced, how it performs, and how quickly it reaches customers.The Impact You?ll MakeYou will drive the execution of multiple product initiatives across fresh pork portfolios.

Your work ensures products meet technical standards, launch on time, and perform as expected in a live production environment. You will become a trusted partner to Operations, QA, and Commercial teams by delivering accurate, timely, and practical solutions.What You?ll DoManage 10 15+ active projects across product development and commercializationOwn Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, timing, and executionSupport plant trials, validations, and production implementationPartner with Operations, QA, and cross-functional teams to solve problems quicklyTranslate product requirements into clear specifications and production-ready outputsPrioritize competing demands in a fast-moving environmentProvide technical support for customer and internal needsWhat Makes This Role Exciting?High ownership early in your careerDirect exposure to plant operations and real-time decision makingFast-paced environment with constant variety and challengeOpportunity to influence product outcomes at scaleIndependence to manage your work while being supported by experienced mentorsWhat We?re Looking ForDegree in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science, or related fieldLess than 3 years of relevant experience or internshipsStrong ability to manage multiple priorities at onceComfort working in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environmentSolid problem-solving skills and practical thinkingSkills & MindsetDetail-oriented with strong accuracy in executionSelf-starter who takes ownership without constant directionStrong communicator across technical and non-technical teamsAble to challenge assumptions and improve processesComfortable balancing desk-based work with plant executionDemonstrates common sense and sound judgmentThis role is ideal for people who Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple projects and shift priorities at onceAre detail-oriented and execution-focused, ensuring accuracy and getting things right the first timeEnjoy working independently to solve problems and applypractical thinking in real-world manufacturing settings.This role is not ideal for people who Prefer a slow-paced, highly structured environment with predictable workflowsWant a traditional lab or bench-based R&D role instead of plant-based executionStruggle with ambiguity, multitasking, or making decisions without perfect informationYour Future as a Product Development TechnologistFresh FoodsThis role builds a strong foundation in product development, commercialization, and plant operations. You will gain experience that prepares you for advanced roles in R&D, technical leadership, or broader commercial and operational functions within the business.Agency Statement: Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms.

All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.EEO Statement: It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process, including a background check and drug screen.

In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.