Sensory Technician

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: As a Sensory Technician, you will assist the Sensory Team in conducting sensory tests (Descriptive Analysis, Discrimination, and Consumer Tests) to support business objectives. This role requires a proactive, self-motivated individual who can work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Work autonomously under direct supervision of the Sensory Manager to assist in executing sensory tests, ensuring proper protocols are followed (Discrimination, Affective, and Descriptive Analysis).
• Prepare and serve products for sensory studies, ensuring accuracy.
• Follow and develop study protocols to maintain consistency across tests.
• Organize and execute consumer panels, including product procurement, panelist scheduling, and utilizing sensory software.
• Ensure timely data entry and manage sensory data and product data for analysis.
• Source samples, both online and in-store, following company procedures.
• Participate in tastings, sensory training, and product evaluations.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab environment, including equipment maintenance and inventory management.
• Assist in sensory training and support trainings for other teams (e.g., R&D, Pilot Plant, Culinary).
• Manage proper sample receiving, storage, and logging.
• Contribute to improving sensory lab processes.
• Assist R&D personnel with Pilot Plant projects.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent a must, college credits a plus, associate or bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Prior experience or internship in sensory or other lab setting, preferred.
• Familiarity with sensory evaluation methodologies, preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Customer service experience. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other software tools. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for most of the workday. 
• Analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Able to work independently and within a team. 
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $20.00 – $24.00/hour;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

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