Intern - RampD Pilot Plant year-round

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Summary: This position is responsible for assisting and supporting Technologists, lead technicians, complex machines technicians and pilot plant management to successfully complete a high volume of Research and Development tests daily. This is a year-round internship with the selected candidate expected to work part time during the school year, full time during the summer.

Job duties include but are not limited to: Work well with others in a team environment; be able to follow verbal and written instructions as well as be able to apply those instructions with regard to a processing line; work closely with lead technician, food technologist, complex machines technicians, maintenance, and pilot plant management to insure test samples are successfully produced in the pilot plant each day; assist with data collection as required; be able to accurately weigh and measure ingredients as required for testing; assist with machine set-up for testing and machine breakdown including, but not limited to, moving of heavy equipment, cleaning work areas and light wash down of equipment; follow HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and safety procedures during all phases of testing in a USDA inspected pilot plant; heavy lifting of up to 70# several times per day; must be capable of working in hot, cold, and wet surroundings; and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Incoming Junior or Senior. Preference to students with at least one year of school remaining. Food Science, Animal Science, and other Agriculture and Business majors preferred.

Experience: Previous work experience in any field. Experience related to R&D and Food Science preferred.

Other Requirements:

· Must have basic mathematical skills.

· Basic Computer skills:

o E-Mail

o Spreadsheet

· Good Communication Skills

· Good Teamwork Skills

· Seek additional opportunities when assigned tasks are complete

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead

Physical Requirements may include:

· Standing 90%; Sitting 10%

· Lifting - up to 70 pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day.

· Pushing / Pulling- 20 to several hundred pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant using carts or hand pallet jacks.

· Walking - Technicians are on the move all the time.

· Must be capable of working in hot, cold and wet surroundings.


This position is located in Springdale, AR. It will require 40 working hours during the summer and 15-20 working hours during the school year.


Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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