HelloFresh

Product Validation Technologist II

HelloFresh • $87K — $98K *
Aurora, IL 60505In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and food manufacturing.
  • Understanding of food science and technology.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
  • Experience with basic analytical, pilot, and culinary equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Execute validation testing on finished products.
  • Perform analytical testing and data analysis accurately and efficiently.
  • Introduce ideas for product quality improvements.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining company specifications, SOPs, and best practices.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities based on production insights.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure quality across recipe batches.
  • Stay updated on trends and innovations in the pet food industry.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 401k with immediate vesting company match.
  • Generous PTO, including sabbatical and up to 16 weeks of parental leave.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on the first day of employment.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education after 2 years of service.
  • Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh meal subscription plans.
  • Access to diverse Employee Resource Groups.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment in a mission-driven company disrupting the food supply chain.
Full Job Description
You will ...
  • Execute validation testing on finished products
  • Be able to accurately and efficiently perform analytical testing and data analysis.
  • Be able to introduce ideas for product quality improvements
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of company specifications, SOPs, and best practices
  • Develop an understanding of production process to assist in identifying process and evaluation improvement opportunities
  • Understand how ingredients work together and what different manufacturing techniques will do to flavor, texture and nutrition expressions in food
  • Work closely with our manufacturing partners to maintain and improve quality and consistency across existing recipe batches
  • Remain informed of the latest trends, technologies, and innovations within the pet food industry.

You are...
  • Bold: You're adventurous, outgoing and optimistic
  • Analytical: Data is your friend
  • Detail Oriented: Able to schedule, organize and execute detailed testing plans
  • Team-oriented: You are able to work with cross-functional teams and cultivate collaborative partnerships
  • A clear communicator: With solid written and oral communications skills. Able to generate technical reports and provide information to manager and co-workers
  • Self-motivated: Driven and able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
  • Organized: Able to handle multiple priorities in a face paced environment
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
You have...
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry or other related fields.
  • An understanding of food science and technology
  • 3+ years experience in quality assurance, quality control, and food manufacturing
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
  • Experience utilizing basic analytical, pilot and culinary equipment.

You'll get...
  • Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
  • Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
  • Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Illinois Pay Range

$87,800-$98,800 USD

About HelloFresh

HelloFresh SE is a German publicly traded meal-kit company based in Berlin, Germany. It is the largest meal-kit provider in the United States, and also has operations in Canada, Western Europe (including the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Switzerland), New Zealand and Australia. The company was founded in November 2011 in Berlin, Germany by Dominik Richter, Thomas Griesel, and Jessica Nilsson. HelloFresh delivers pre-measured ingredients and recipes to their customers, allowing them to cook meals at home. The company went public in November 2017 and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
Learn more about HelloFresh
Size
18,700 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
2011
* Ladders Estimates

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