Sensory Panelist - Part-time - Erlanger, KY

Job Description

Sensory Panelist - Part-time - Erlanger, KY

DESCRIPTIVE PANELIST
This position involves evaluating the aroma, flavor, texture, and appearance of food products using the five senses of touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing.  Panelists are required to be non-smoking individuals with no known food allergies or aversions.  Applicants must be available to work on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  The total number of hours worked a week will vary depending on the project load, but could range from 0 to 9 hours per week.  Flexibility for last-minute scheduling is a must. 

Panelists will be screened for and must possess high sensory acuity for a variety of food products. They will also be screened for their clear verbal communication skills, both individually and as part of a group. Once hired, the appropriate training will be provided. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as familiarity with computers, since all panelists will be entering data into computers or tablets.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

• H.S. diploma or equivalent
• Must exhibit a positive, approachable, outgoing personality, with the ability to present themselves professionally when working with customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort/familiarity with the computer and tablet
• Comfortable working in a group…and contributing to that group.
• Ability to describe differences between food products.
• No food allergies or aversions
• No impairment affecting the senses or ability to taste certain foods.
• Non-smoker
• No dentures or major dental work
• Flexible schedule
• Available core hours 9 AM – 12 PM, Tuesday – Thursday, year-round
• Willingness to participate in a three-phase interview/screening process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lab environment
• Interact with other panelists, panel leaders, and panel managers and occasionally with other cross-functional participants and/or external customers.

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-  Ami Finn   ​
Recruiter-  John Wagner
 

City

Erlanger

State

KY - Kentucky

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 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.

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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