RANATRA FOODS PRIVATE LIMITED Hiring for Food Technologist at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India Full Time

Job Description

Maintaining the food quality and checking its processing and manufacturing is one of the essential roles of a food technologist. … They are responsible for ensuring that the food items are not harmful to health. Packaging, food safety, and storage maintenance are other aspects of a food technologist’s job.
Responsibilities
As a food technologist, you’ll need to:

• modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
• check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers’ factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
• research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
• select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
• prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
• audit suppliers or manage internal audits
• run trials of new products – either alongside or together with product development
• coordinate launches of new products
• deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues
• compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
• undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
• work on packaging innovation and technology
• conduct experiments and produce sample products
• design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
• build relationships with suppliers and customers
• ensure products are profitable.

Depending on the sector you work in, you may also do the following additional tasks.In food manufacturing:

• develop the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety
• liaise with technical and commercial colleagues in procurement, sales, technical services and marketing and distribution, and with official food inspection and hygiene agencies (this takes up a considerable proportion of time on the manufacturing side)
• work with engineering and production to develop solutions to production issues, while maintaining food safety.

• Work is usually carried out in factories but may also take place in an office, laboratory or kitchen.
• Jobs are available in most areas of the country as food manufacturers are found throughout the UK. Retail posts tend to be head-office based, often in London. Larger companies may expect you to work in different locations in the early part of your career. Public sector posts are with government agencies, such as the Food Standards Agency, and in local authorities.
• Hygiene is very important and the dress code is appropriate to the function, which is normally smart/casual for the office or protective clothing with headwear for laboratory, kitchen and factory work.
• If you’re vegetarian or have strict convictions about permitted foods, you may feel limited with where you can work. However, this is often understood by the industry and, in most cases, work can be managed.
• Extensive travel within the working day may be required if you work in retail or for a local authority. Travel may be local, national or international and may involve visiting suppliers’ factories for audit or sampling purposes, as well as warehouses and distribution centres. Overnight absence from home may be common in some posts.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelors Degree.
• Certified EIA approved technologist.
• 3-4 years technical experience.
• food, nutrition and health
• food safety and quality management
• food science/technology.

Other relevant science subjects include physical, mathematical, life and medical science. In particular, subjects such as nutrition, microbiology and applied chemistry are helpful.SkillsYou’ll need to show:

• a genuine interest in science and how it is applied to food and cookery
• high standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules
• excellent attention to detail
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• leadership qualities
• people and team working skills
• a flexible approach to working
• numeracy and problem-solving skills
• good organisational ability and time-management skills
• an awareness of the consumer market.

Work experienceWork experience in the food manufacturing industry is advantageous. Try to gain as much practical experience as possible – apply for summer work as a laboratory technician or on the production line in food companies, and make sure you network and make contacts while on placement.Volunteering for projects also provides valuable experience. Technical experience in retail or manufacturing is also valuedJob Types: Full-time, TemporarySalary: Up to INR22,454.00 per monthSchedule:

• Flexible shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Experience:

• work: 1 year (Preferred)
• total work: 3 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Secondary(10th Pass) (Preferred)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitising, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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