Part-Time Product Evaluator / Sensory Panelists, Beloit WI

Sensory Panelist (Beloit, WI), Kerry Ingredients

PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD & DRINK? LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY IN A UNIQUE ROLE?

MMR Research Worldwide specializes in consumer and sensory research and works with large, international brands within the food, beverage & personal/household care sectors. We are now helping one of our clients, Kerry Ingredients, an international leader in taste & nutrition innovation, to recruit part time Sensory Panelists.

Apply now to join Kerry’s expert panel as a Sensory Panelist and help them guide Food & Beverage innovation!

WHERE: 3400 Millington Rd, Beloit, WI 53511, United States

DAYS: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, every week (plus availability on a Monday 10am-12pm once fully trained)

HOURS: 3 hours between 9:30am-12:30pm (occasionally 4 hours per day with notice)

PAY: Starting at $20.00 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour pay raise after 3 to 6 months upon satisfactory completion of training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working individually and within a team to evaluate a variety of food and beverage products; ranging from but not limited to yogurt, sodas, meat products, Poultry products, Dairy, Seafood, protein bars, snacks, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, beverages and nutritional gummies

This position requires excellent verbal communications skills, both for collaborative and independent roles. Participation and communication skills are key to success. You should be comfortable expressing your thoughts in a group of 8-16 people.

You will be taught how to describe and rate the sensory profile of products (aroma, appearance, taste, flavour, texture)

No experience necessary as full training is provided

Requirements

• You must not have any medical, religious or dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian), intolerances or medical allergies

• Must not be on any medication that adversely affect visual, taste, and smell acuity

• Not opposed to food additives such as natural & artificial sweeteners

• Good sensory acuity relating to smell, taste and texture (we assess this at your interview)

• You should have the ability to follow detailed instructions and work well in a team

• Have the ability to articulate yourself and use technology (e.g. iPad)

• A real passion about food in general is a plus!

Kerry center is a corporate office, where customers may be present. We ask that you dress in business casual unless otherwise noted.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview/screening session which will take place at our facility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits

MMR is an Equal Opportunities Employer.