Food Science Technician The Winn-Dixie Company - 3.2 Jacksonville, FL Job Details 18 hours ago Qualifications Spreadsheets Computer skills Associate's degree Full Job Description Food Science Technician Job Purpose Job Purpose This role will evaluate the quality of the company¿s Own Brand product items for acceptability against the company established standards. The role will be responsible for coordinating product evaluations and consumer preference testing, ensuring that product quality meets Southeastern Grocers' quality specifications and aligns with our competitors. He/she will maintain the testing facility, obtain samples and maintain quality systems. Essential Responsibilities Percent Of Responsibilities Responsibility % Of Time Prepare and evaluate products for quality, condition and adherence to product specifications and determine if company standards are met. Obtain samples for product monitoring. 25% Perform sensory analyses using standardized laboratory methods to assess and ensure product performance. 25% Ensure the accurate and timely completion of quality documentation and maintain ownership of assigned quality records to support compliance with established requirements. 15% Review Fresh Labels and ensure adherence to regulatory and company requirements. 15% Maintain test facility and laboratory testing equipment. 10% Provide support for quality control projects and strategic program initiatives to drive quality excellence and continuous improvement. 10% Disclaimer Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education Course of Study Bachelor's Degree or 4 years relevant experience Science Degree Preferred Education Course of Study Bachelor's Degree Science Degree Relevant Experience Supervisory Experience 0 -3 yrs minimum No Supervisory Experience Language(s) Required Language(s) Preferred English English and Spanish Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Associates degree and one (1) year of experience in a food related field Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Ability to understand and follow English instructions. Proficient in excel Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred Manufacturing experience in Quality Control Lab experience Nutritional and Labeling review experience

Food Science Certificate Environmental Factors Department Own Brands Environmental Factors SSC Heavy:

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands or fingers to handle, hold or feel objects, tools or controls, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive movements with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach at waist level or overhead

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee may be exposed to working in indoor, outdoor, cold, heated, and wet/humid working conditions.

Safety Risk Factors:

The employee is frequently required to twist back and/or neck, walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface, work with hazardous equipment and be exposed to sharp objects. The employee is occasionally required to be exposed to loud noise, skin irritants, nuisance dust, fumes and sprays, hazardous cleaning solutions and other toxins.

Overall Required Equipment:

a personal computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, fax machine and other general office supplies and equipment.

Department Specific Required Equipment:

shopping carts, unicarts, case cutters, bagging supplies and cleaning supplies and equipment

Pulling Requirement:

100 lbs.

Lifting Requirement:

30 lbs. Location and Travel Requirements Location Hybrid Travel Percent, Overnight & Motus Travel Percent 0% Overnight No Motus Eligible No