Junior Process Technologist - #1411822

Job Location: Bloomington

Bloomington, IL

Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

As a Junior Technologist in our chocolate production plant, you will be responsible for developing and improving the production processes to ensure the high quality of Ferrero products. As a technologist, you will be involved in conducting tests, experiments and analysis to solve problems and optimize the production line for efficiency and consistency. In addition, the role will give you an opportunity to work alongside Senior Technologists as well as our Production staff to implement new technologies, ingredients and techniques that will ultimately improve the entire chocolate production process.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assistance in monitoring and controlling production processes related to chocolate manufacturing, including mixing ingredients, tempering, molding, and packaging.
• Performing quality tests on products and ingredients to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace and ensuring adherence to sanitary standards.
• Collaborating with other plant employees such as technologists, engineers, and machine operators to optimize production processes.
• Providing support in troubleshooting technical issues and performing routine maintenance on production equipment.
• Assisting in the implementation of new recipes or production technologies.
• Documenting production-related activities, including reporting results, observations, and actions taken during the production process.
• A junior technologist in the chocolate industry plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth production processes and high-quality products. Their work supports the plants effort in achieving production goals and maintaining high quality standards.
  
  

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Engineering, Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields is required
• Master's Degree is a plus
• Experience related to food processing, with preferred work experience within food manufacturing
• Solid knowledge of production processes, quality control, chemical analysis, and management of technical documentation
  
  

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.