We are a fast-growing company that brings amazing flavor solutions to our consumers. Delivering premium quality since 1946, we are obsessed with flavor, and believe that flavorful food brings out the best in life. We handcraft our seasonings, rubs, sauces and marinades with premium quality ingredients that turn regular meals into flavorful experiences. Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S.

Kinder’s strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the people we serve. We offer a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, medical/vision/dental insurance, and a company 401(k), mobile stipend, along with a casual, fun atmosphere, weekly events, lunches, and lots of opportunities for tastes of our new recipes.

The Food Technologist provides technical support for all food product development activities for sauces and/or seasoning/rub projects from concept through commercialization. Emphasis on bench-top formulation, quality management processes, and documentation including managing project trackers. This is a hybrid position that requires 4-days a week at our Walnut Creek, CA offices. No relocation offered. You must live in the SF Bay Area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with design and execute product development innovation, renovation, cost optimization and quality initiatives. Follow-through on product refinements based on PD, Marketing, and Customer feedback.
• Leverage vendor capabilities and co-packers to expand formulation possibilities, new ingredients, product technologies and to increase speed to market.
• Manage internal cuttings including coordinating sensory panels, tabulating results, and providing guidance on product development.
• Interface product formulations with nutritional guidelines and cost constraints.
• Provide support at contract manufacturers for new product launches including plant trials and start of production. Confirm specifications are met for product, package, and process. Coordinate logistics for plant trial unique raw materials and sample delivery/acquisition.
• Design and conduct shelf-life stability testing for new products.
• Create finished product specifications and maintain formula/raw material databases.
• Develop regulatory information related to label compliance including nutritionals, ingredients, and product claims such as organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free.
• Support food safety and quality processes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline with 2-4 years food industry experience.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, formulation and ingredient functionality for sauces.
• Some understanding of food safety and microbiology.
• Some knowledge of packaging technology to evaluate adequacy of packaging.
• Some knowledge of food labeling regulations
• Some knowledge of sensory evaluation procedures
• Excellent time management skills, sense of urgency, and desire to complete all assignments on a timely basis.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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