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R&D Technologist

Van Buren, AR

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Process Tech I - 2nd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$17/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$16/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$17/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$18.50 - $21.50/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$17 - $18.50/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

R&D Technologist

Van Buren, AR · On-site

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$17/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Stager - 1st Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$15.50/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$17 - $18.50/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Packager - 2nd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$16.50 - $18/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$18.50/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

Pepper Source

Process Tech III - 2nd Shift

Van Buren, AR · On-site

$18.50 - $21.50/hr

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY ...

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Do workers at Pepper Source get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
45% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Does Pepper Source pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Pepper Source?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
67% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Pepper Source?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Pepper Source feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
64% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Pepper Source get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
45% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Pepper Source?

Most people feel stressed out here.
83% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Pepper Source enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
60% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Pepper Source recommend working with their team?

Not many people recommend working with their team.
83% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Pepper Source?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
58% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Pepper Source?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 92% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Pepper Source’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
92% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Pepper Source is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
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R&D Technologist

R&D Technologist

Pepper Source

Van Buren, AR

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Pepper Source rating

4.2

Company rating: 4.2 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

369th of 379 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: R&D Food Technologist
Department: Research and Development
Reports To: Vice President of Research and Development
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Overtime required based on production need.
Salary TBD based on experience
Applies academic learning and scientific principles in food research and product development by performing the following duties:
Other duties may be assigned.

  • Conducts new ingredient and food product research.
  • Develops new sauces, marinades, glazes, batter and breading.
  • Improves product quality or cost by modifying formulation of current products.
  • Performs physical and chemical analyses on ingredients and/or food products.
  • Develops product, process and/or packaging specifications for food products.
  • Studies methods to improve quality of foods such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of foods.
  • Tests new products in the lab and develops processing methods in the pilot plant.
  • Performs product scale-up and new product commissioning.
  • Sets-up operational process conditions and FSQA parameters for production.
  • Conducts operational data analyses to finalize product and process specifications.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
  • Oral Communication - Listens and follows direction; Listens and gets clarification.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written communication.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
  • Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
  • Functional knowledge - Strong food science and processing fundamentals.

Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits:
FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE)
401(k)/PROFIT SHARING
PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS
WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL
REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS
CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES
About Us
Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry.
Requirements
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Science (BS), Masters of Science (M.S.) or a relevant science degree from a four-Year College or university; previous food industry work, laboratory work experience and/or training preferred.
Language Skills
Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a basic knowledge of computer; Knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative 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 functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to physically perform the following:
• Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
• Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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