Citrus Product Specialist - Winter Haven, FL

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.

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
Hiring Manager- Denise Chaney
Recruiter- Amy Schroeder

City

Winter Haven

State

FL - Florida

Location Country

United States

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