Campus Pride Jobs

This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4223784 Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting and supporting Technologists, lead technicians, complex machines technicians and pilot plant management to successfully complete a high volume of Research and Development tests daily. This is a year-round internship located in Springdale, AR. Candidates should anticipate working in office up to 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week over the summer if school schedule allows.

JOB DUTIES:

Work well with others in a team environment; be able to follow verbal and written instructions as well as be able to apply those instructions with regard to a processing line. Work closely with lead technician, food technologist, complex machines technicians, maintenance, and pilot plant management to ensure test samples are successfully produced in the pilot plant each day. Assist with data collection as required; be able to accurately weigh and measure ingredients as required for testing. Assist with machine set-up for testing and machine breakdown including, but not limited to, moving of heavy equipment, cleaning work areas, and light wash down of equipment. Must follow HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and safety procedures during all phases of testing in a USDA inspected pilot plant.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must be in good standing; must be entering Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year or pursuing master\'s or Doctorate degree, required. Food Science, Animal Science, and other Agriculture and Business majors preferred.

Experience: Previous work experience in any field preferred. Experience related to R&D and Food Science preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have basic mathematical skills.
• Basic Computer skills
• Basic Data Collection and Analysis
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Teamwork Skills
• Seek additional opportunities when assigned tasks are complete.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing 90%; Sitting 10%
• Pushing / Pulling- 20 to several hundred pounds - this is done multiple times throughout the day every day. This consists of moving supplies and products around the plant using carts or hand pallet jacks.
• Walking - Technicians are on the move all the time.
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, and wet surroundings.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.