Citrus Product Specialist

Job Description

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This is a full-time, exempt position.

Reports to: Sr. Logistics and Planning Manger

Summary/Objective
The Citrus Products Specialist will assist in the formulation of our line of citrus oils and their isolates. This position will facilitate the creation of finished goods using our extensive inventory to create standardized products, and manage the order fulfillment and inventory levels of a portfolio of products.

Essential Functions
Evaluate current inventory to assist with product development, production scheduling, and maintaining inventory volumes.
Manage sales and sample order fulfillment by reviewing product requirements and confirming the completion date based on current inventory or scheduling new production.
Create matches for customers based on specific parameters including physical specifications and organoleptic descriptions
Formulate prototypes and perform testing on derivatives of citrus oil to confirm continuity and viability of different products
Work closely with the manufacturing team to maximize efficiency and accuracy in blending, and provide clear instructions and practical timelines to facilitate order fulfillment and shipment based on customer demand.
Establish solid relationships with the sales team in order to ensure compatibility with client expectations of quality and service.
Exhibit excellent time management skills while working from a task list as well as taking on other projects as assigned
Analyze raw material, in-process, and finished product samples via gas chromatography (GC) and bench testing according to established SOP's
Follow all Lab and Site safety and GMP rules. Maintain work area in a neat and organized manner and complete all paperwork correctly.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This position operates in a laboratory environment.

Physical Demands
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds. Standing, walking, sitting, and manual dexterity are also required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

Travel
This position requires less than 10% travel.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience
B.S. in Chemistry, Food Science or related science or equivalent work experience
Minimum of three (3) years laboratory experience, preferably in the citrus or food industries
Technical knowledge of citrus oils preferred
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Project management skills
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
Proven track record in problem solving and creative thinking
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment; flexible with moving targets and deadlines
Must be a self-starter and able to interact with a variety of departments
Technically proficient in the following standard chemical procedures and physical measurements: GC, pH, acid value, peroxide value, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, color, aldehyde content, and other standard tests.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$49,000.00 - $91,000.00