Job Title: Product Associate (Food and Beverages)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential for extension
Pay Rate: $25-27/hr
Job Description:
The Product Associate will play a crucial role in supporting product developers with project tasks to completion within a beverages company based in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities will include assisting with product and sample preparation, conducting analyses on syrup and finished product samples, coordinating sample shipments, and conducting product validation testing with equipment.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare product formulations and support documentation for the product approval process.
- Assist in creating and administering product samples.
- Conduct analyses on syrup and finished beverage products, including pH, titratable acidity, Brix, and other relevant attributes.
- Coordinate sample shipments to manufacturing facilities, company employees, and other relevant parties.
- Validate products using fountain equipment for FCB (Frozen Carbonated Beverage) and FUB (Frozen UnCarbonated Beverage) performance.
- Maintain and calibrate lab instruments and equipment following established techniques and protocols.
- Adhere to company operating policies and procedures.
Job Requirements:
Primary Technical Skills:
- Good knowledge of food technology and product development.
- Understanding of food chemistry and complex food systems, including food ingredients and their interactions.
- Familiarity with food and beverage process technology, food hygiene, and food microbiology.
- Developed project management skills, including planning, organizing, and execution.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or Food Nutrition.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the food and beverages industry.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person