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ADM Citrus Product Specialist in Winter Haven, Florida
93313BR
Job Title:
Citrus Product Specialist
Department/Function:
Research & Development
Job Description:
Citrus Products Specialist - Winter Haven, FL
Florida Chemical Company, LLC
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.
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.
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:93313BR
Req/Job ID:
93313BR
City:
Winter Haven
State:
FL - Florida
Ref ID:
#LI-AS5
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About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
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Benefits and Perks
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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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:
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$49,000.00 - $91,000.00
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