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AmeriQual Foods, an Evansville, IN based food manufacturing facility, is seeking a Thermal Processing Specialist to join our growing team. The retort process essentially works to “cook” food after it has been packaged. A typical retort process consists of packaging the food into a pouch , sealing it, and then heating it to extremely high temperatures to achieve this. This position is involved with developing, implementing, and maintaining Thermal Processing and Retorting programs at AmeriQual to ensure the highest standards of food safety are met. This is a first shift position with excellent growth potential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Thermal Processing procedures and work instructions for new products and continuously improve processes / procedures for existing products
• Provide support to Thermal Processing Technicians and Retort Operators
• Conduct & analyze heat penetration tests and temperature distribution tests
• Coordinate heat penetration test and temperature distribution test scheduling with R&D and Production departments.
• Perform and supervise thermal process record review assuring adherence to established critical factors for the thermal process of each product.
• Additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
• Working knowledge of retort and thermal processing operations
• Better Process Control School Certification and HACCP Manager Certification or capability of becoming certified
• Strong mechanical and computer skills
• Ability to analyze and understand thermal processing data, including heat penetration tests
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Competitive salary, annual bonus, and excellent benefit package available including medical, free health clinic, dental, vision, disability, matching 401(k) and more. Visit www.ameriqualgroup.com/careers for more information and to apply today!

AmeriQual Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and all employment-related decisions, terms, and conditions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. AmeriQual is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Evansville, IN 47725 (Required)

Work Location: In person