ITQ Technician - Old El Paso

OVERVIEW The Research & Development (R&D) Technician will be part of the Old El Paso team supporting different technologies and product chassis across the Old El paso platforms (tortilla, taco shell, seasonings, sauces, etc). As an R&D Technician, you are joining a team that is advancing business priorities for the business team across Innovation, cost savings, and renovation to drive growth and competitive advantage. KEY EXPERIENCES GAINED: The following experiences are commonly gained in this type of Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) role. However, each hiring manager will provide an overview of the key functional, leadership and broadening experiences gained when staffing a specific position on their team. Functional: Consumer First Design, Technology, Experimentation, Total Product Experience, Commercialization, Product Maintenance Leadership: Matrix Relationship Management Broadening: Multi-Functional, Multi-Business, Global Role/Responsibility, Cross-Geography, Corporate, Transformation Initiative KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES General project support (at the direction of others) Execute and document tests, panels and experiments (in labs, pilot plant, plant) working with R&D developers and Shared Services support; data capture and organization; producing prototypes (CFD support) Build basic technical skills: product, process and/or packaging Procure and manage materials; manage and maintain lab spaces; basic equipment setup, teardown, sanitation Agile, ability to flex across teams within a platform as work needs shift MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 2-Year Degree or High School Degree w/3-5 years of directly relatable experience Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs) Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment; comfortable operating equipment Basic understanding of food safety and human safety PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous work experience in a similar field (Food product development experience/Laboratory experience) Effectively manage multiple competing priorities Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work Passionate around the creation of food, CPG industry, and consumer trends (both food and packaging) COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.