Your Opportunity as the Senior Technician-Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development You will support all Frozen Handheld & Spreads R&D teams with iterative product prototyping, managing lab and Pilot Plant spaces, supporting our Quality and Safety Program, and performing various administrative duties. You will have daily interactions with team members, and you must have the ability to execute a broad range of technical tasks and adapt to changing priorities. Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices In this role you will: Scale and batch formulas in lab and pilot plant spaces Perform analytical testing for lab and pilot plant batches Be the Area Owner of R&D spaces by being the single point of contact for any issues or concerns Cleaning, stocking, organizing, and managing maintenance Use various systems of information for completing work: inventory management system, Electronic Lab Notebook interface, SharePoint, and others Work with Quality and Safety Program owners to manage the application of R&D’s programs in the lab and Pilot Plant spaces Perform established procedures and pilot plant work as directed with minimal supervision and identify ways to improve methods Support sanitation in lab and pilot plant spaces Perform various administrative activities such as shipping packages The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or Vocational Diploma 2 years experience in a lab or pilot plant, preferably within R&D or QA Shows mathematical aptitude Comfortable working with computers and proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel) Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to multitask efficiently Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to take direction from and interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization Responds well to changing priorities Strong time management skills Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to stand for all work hours Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: AA/AS in Science/Technology and 3 years laboratory experience or undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.S.) Prior food industry experience within R&D Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn® #LI-MR1 #INDSA We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.