Product Development Intern – Summer 2022 at Red Gold
Product Development Intern – Summer 2022 at Red Gold. For four generations, the Red Gold family has been working with local farm families to grow the highest-quality best tasting tomatoes in the world. Starting as a father and daughter simply trying to help their country – it’s now become a full time operation with over 50 partnerships with Midwestern growers.
Product Development Intern – Summer 2022
Job Category: Product Development
Requisition Number: PRODU003190
Posted: September 1, 2021
Full-Time
Locations: Elwood, IN 46036, USA
Job Details
Description
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Product Formulating
- Participate in product ideation and scoping
- Support development of new products as well as improve existing items across all product segments
- Produce batches of formulas for development purposes as well as product prototypes and samples
- Perform analytical testing of prototypes
- Design and conduct sensory panels
Product Testing & Analysis
- Perform product testing across full range of product attributes (pH, viscosity, brix, color scoring, etc.)
- Organize and report data collected
- Analyze data from testing to provide insight on product prototypes
- Participate in monitoring market samples across product categories
Project Management
- Develop and adhere to project timelines
- Organize project plans and provide status updates to team
- Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive projects to successful completion
Technical & Administrative Support
- Perform research as needed to support projects for product development team
- Participate in conducting sensory panels
- Assist in creation of technical documentation and product specifications
- Perform daily calibration and general maintenance of all laboratory and analytical equipment
- Assist with laboratory upkeep regarding lab cleanliness and organization
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Actively seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field(s)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experienced working within a lab
- Computer knowledge required; MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job:
- The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
- The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
- The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
- The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
- The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
- The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
- The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
- The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
- The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 60 pounds
- The employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)
JOB COMPETENCIES
- Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
- Attitude and Commitment
- Diversity
- Customer Service
- Quality
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
Other
- Responsible for organizing time for completing daily tasks as well as new projects
- Willingness to work within processing facilities in order to provide aid for projects
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Some college or better.
