Research and Development Tech

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Research and Development Technician

Job Summary: The R&D Tech will learn a variety of new things from setting up equipment, operating equipment, swabbing, slicing, grinding, formulating, stuffing, to collecting data. In this role you will essentially learn a variety of exciting new things. It will be like learning all meat processing steps throughout the whole process.

Compensation Details: $19.43+ per hour depending on experience

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will learn to assemble a wide variety of equipment.
• Ability to help assist in creating new processes and products.
• Drive continual improvement in quality, productivity, efficiency and cost.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 or 2 years of experience in a related position is preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Google Suite, and/or Salesforce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Candidates must successfully pass the post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits