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Job Purpose and Impact This is a unique part-time position that works in a team to assist in ... Actively participate in all aspects of the sensory panel including training, attribute generation ...

Job Purpose and Impact This is a unique part-time position that works in a team to assist in ... Actively participate in all aspects of the sensory panel including training, attribute generation ...

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How much do part time sensory panel jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time sensory panel in the United States is $21.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Sensory Panel vs Part Time Quality Control Inspector?

AspectPart Time Sensory PanelPart Time Quality Control Inspector
CredentialsNone typically required; sensory training may be providedOften requires basic quality assurance or inspection training
Work EnvironmentLaboratory or production setting focused on taste, smell, or texture testingManufacturing or production line environment inspecting products for defects
Industry UsageCommon in food, beverage, and consumer product industriesUsed across manufacturing sectors including food, electronics, and textiles

While both roles involve quality assessment, Part Time Sensory Panelists focus on evaluating sensory attributes like taste and smell, often in a laboratory setting. Part Time Quality Control Inspectors perform visual and physical inspections on products during manufacturing. The sensory panel role emphasizes subjective sensory evaluation, whereas quality control inspection involves objective product checks.

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Part-Time Sensory Panelist

Part-Time Sensory Panelist

The Hershey Company

Hershey, PA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago


The Hershey Company rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 108 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 380 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Job Location: Hershey, PA
Summary:
Sensory Panelists will work under the supervision of the Associate Manager and Sensory Panel Leader to support daily tasting and panel maintenance requirements. The individual will apply appropriate focus and concentration on tasting responsibilities, engage in discussion regarding sample descriptions, and apply knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety requirements.
The individual will interact with fellow sensory panelists, the panel leader, the sensory technician and the Research Scientists responsible for leading Descriptive Analysis projects.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities:
• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture); successful performance on screening tests for sensory acuity.
• Ability to interact effectively with large and diverse groups of people as well as to work independently
• Ability to listen and follow direction from a group leader and management
• Ability to maintain and uphold a professional work culture
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bonus: Hershey computer systems (EyeQuestion)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Education: High School diploma or GED.
Bonus: Associates degree in Science
Experience :Minimum of 1-2 years of applicable work experience with Sensory testing and\or food handling.
Other:
• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture); assessed via taste acuity testing. The candidate must achieve successful performance on screening tests for sensory acuity.
Bonus: Food safety and handling training\Serve Safe.
#IND
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include "Accommodation Needed" in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.

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