What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Sensory Panel Technician position at Nestlé USA?
Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage in team discussions and activities to objectively describe food products
- Taste and objectively assess food samples from an appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture standpoint
- Enter data in computer system
- Work schedule is fixed 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Breaks will be provided to avoid tasting fatigue.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge):
- Excellent tasting skills. Candidates’ sensory acuity will be assessed. This includes a series of tests to determine whether the participants’ sense of taste and smell is sensitive enough to perform the job. Candidates will also be tested for color blindness.
- Ability to taste a variety of food products. Please be advised that as a Sensory Panelist, the essential functions of the position include tasting a wide range of samples. Individuals who have ANY food allergies, food intolerances, or have other reasons that would prevent them from performing this duty will not be hired.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions from Panel Leader and complete routine tasks quickly and accurately.
- Ability to articulate himself/herself in fluent English in front of others.
- Ability to participate effectively in group discussions, achieve consensus, and collaborate with diverse individuals
- Basic computer skills, including data entry as instructed and being able to manage emails
- Enthusiasm and good communication skills
- No prior experience as a taster is required as full training will be provided.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct supervision will be provided by third-party staffing service organization. Onsite supervision and training will be led by Sensory Panel Leader.
FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT:
This is a part-time contract position providing services to Société des Produits Nestlé SA in Solon, OH, through a third-party staffing services organization. Candidates selected for this role will be employees of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestlé. This position impacts the R&D Nestlé global environment in support of product innovation & renovation.
*CANDIDATES MUST FILL OUT SENSORY QUESTIONNAIRE BEFORE SUBMITTAL*
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Job Requisition: 396489