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Development Technician - Fixed Term Contract

Location: 

Andover, GB, SP11 8EZ

Custom Field 2:  36266
Category:  Research & Development

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Take ownership of our bakery test kitchen, with a can do attitude towards proactive NPD, innovation and quality, delighting our customers and contributing to profitable growth for Rich’s.

This is a 4 month fixed term contract. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Manage and prepare sample requests 
• Use comprehensive knowledge of the product, you will have the ability to highlight any quality  issues and inform the relevant parties 
• To work alongside product developers to prepare and samples for product submissions 
• Set up and carry out shelf life testing (Product and packaging)
• Prepare customers documentations for samples submission
• Prepare internal plant trials, commercialization required documentations
• Work with Product Developers on completion of specifications documentations

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Critical

• Associate degrees
• Computer literate
•Strong organization and detailed oriented 

Desirable
• Degree in Science fields

 

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health & financial benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Family planning support
  • Flexible work policy
  • Associate resource groups
  • Volunteering & community impact opportunities
  • Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

MEET RICH’S.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $3.8 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

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