Food Scientist
Ogden, UT · On-site
JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...
7 Alphia Jobs Hiring in Utah
Food Scientist
Ogden, UT · On-site
JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...
Food Scientist
Ogden, UT · On-site
JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...
Food Scientist
Ogden, UT · On-site
JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...
R&D Scientist
Ogden, UT · On-site +1
JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled R&D Scientist. The R&D Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...
R&D Scientist
Ogden, UT · On-site +1
JOB PURPOSE: Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled R&D Scientist. The R&D Scientist is responsible for managing research and ...
Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Fabricator
Ogden, UT · On-site
This position would be based in Alphia Ogden, Utah, headquarters and support operations at 7 plants across the US. 20% to 40% travel to other plants as needed. NEEDED SKILLS: DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL ...
Fabricator
Ogden, UT · On-site
This position would be based in Alphia Ogden, Utah, headquarters and support operations at 7 plants across the US. 20% to 40% travel to other plants as needed. NEEDED SKILLS: DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL ...
Fabricator
Ogden, UT · On-site
This position would be based in Alphia Ogden, Utah, headquarters and support operations at 7 plants across the US. 20% to 40% travel to other plants as needed. NEEDED SKILLS: DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL ...
Fabricator
Ogden, UT · On-site
This position would be based in Alphia Ogden, Utah, headquarters and support operations at 7 plants across the US. 20% to 40% travel to other plants as needed. NEEDED SKILLS: DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL ...
VP, Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Ogden, UT · On-site
$176K - $227K/yr
The Vice President of Engineering & Continuous Improvement is a strategic leader responsible for leading our capital and investment strategy across the company. This role will lead the Engineering ...
VP, Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Ogden, UT · On-site
$176K - $227K/yr
The Vice President of Engineering & Continuous Improvement is a strategic leader responsible for leading our capital and investment strategy across the company. This role will lead the Engineering ...
Alphia Jobs Information
Do workers at Alphia get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Does Alphia pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
40% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
40% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
At Alphia, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
44% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and August 2026.
44% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and August 2026.
Is the health insurance from Alphia affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
69% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
69% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Alphia?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and August 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers at Alphia worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
55% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
Do Alphia workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
88% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.
88% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Alphia?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do Alphia managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
Do jobs at Alphia spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
20% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Alphia?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
69% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Is working at Alphia good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.
Do people at Alphia feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Alphia get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and April 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Alphia?
Some people feel stressed here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people at Alphia enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
77% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Alphia recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Alphia?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
63% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
63% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Alphia?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do people think Alphia’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Alphia is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
80% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
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Alphia rating
6.0
Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
340th of 443 rated food and drinks producers
Job description
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:
Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new product and process development, production trials, least-cost formulation, product/process improvement, technical sales support, etc. Product area responsibilities will include dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks/treats.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 25% of working time, "regularly" means between 26 and 75% of working time, and "frequently" means 76% and more of working time.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch.
Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
JOB PURPOSE:
Alphia, one of the nation's leading custom pet food manufacturing companies, is looking for a skilled Food Scientist. The Food Scientist is responsible for managing research and development projects involving new product and process development, production trials, least-cost formulation, product/process improvement, technical sales support, etc. Product area responsibilities will include dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks/treats.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Demonstrate strong project management skills on research and development projects as assigned.
- Actively participate as a key contributor to new products development.
- Formulate dry extruded and baked pet foods and snacks/treats according to defined parameters.
- Oversee/conduct plant trials on assigned projects at various production facilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and product quality issues experienced at the plant level.
- Work effectively on multidisciplinary teams within the company and with external customers and suppliers to accomplish project objectives.
- Provide technical sales support.
- Comprehend and apply food science and pet nutrition principles effectively in project work.
- Prepare and issue specifications for new ingredients and finished products.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Nutrition, or equivalent, required.
- 5 years of experience in pet food, food science, or related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ingredient functionality and food manufacturing processes.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Creativity and problem solving ability.
- Collect and interpret data and make recommendations.
- Experience working effectively in a plan environment, preferred.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Principles, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 25% of working time, "regularly" means between 26 and 75% of working time, and "frequently" means 76% and more of working time.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch.
Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Alphia
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Industry
Food and drink manufacturing and manufacturing
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Bern, KS, US