Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ
1 day ago
Thermal Process Technologist
Job Description

Summary

Reporting to the Thermal Processing Manager, this role is specifically involved in quality assurance of the business with emphasis on preservation processes – sterilisation and pasteurisation.

About the Role:

Working with the product development team to develop sterilisation processes for new canned and pouch products

Working with the operations team to resolve processing issues when required. 

Product testing for sterilisation processing adequacy in canned and pouch foods. 

Assistance with product release decisions assistance where thermal processing and food 
safety input is required. 

Routine validations of thermally processed foods   – both new and existing.

Investigations into related technical issues.

Responsibilities in factory quality assurance systems

Involvement and maintenance of specialised equipment, software, procedures, databases.

Mathematical modelling of thermal processes using software

Practical knowledge and training and involvement in double seaming and seam evaluation.

About You:

Good interpersonal skills 

Ability to grasp technical concepts and have strong knowledge of thermal processes

Decision making ability on product quality 

Experience with quality risk assessment 

High level of computer literacy 

High level of personal integrity and sense of right and wrong 

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal 
Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

Approved Persons Qualification for Thermal Processing of Low Acid Foods required ideally

3-5 years of experience in thermal process engineering or a related field, ideally in food processing,

Benefits:

Discounted memberships e.g. gym, health insurance, tyres….

Employee referral program

Performance bonus $$$.

An extra 5 days of Live Well Leave.

12 weeks paid Parental Leave.

Plus much much more!!

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Location(s)

King Street

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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