Descriptive Sensory Panelist - Part-Time - Decatur, IL

About the role

This is a part-time, on-site, hourly position. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is hiring part-time Sensory Panelists who will evaluate the appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture of ADM ingredients, food applications, and industrial applications using the five basic senses: taste, smell, touch, sight, and hearing. All positions are in Decatur, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture of ADM ingredients, food applications, and industrial applications using the five basic senses: taste, smell, touch, sight, and hearing.
• Evaluate eggs, dairy products, meats, poultry, and seafoods, fruits and vegetables, grains, beans, and fibers, nuts, soybeans or soy products, chocolate/cocoa, cooking oils, food additives.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Proficient in using electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, and smart phones.
• Work closely with a team of 10-12 panelists.
• Maintain a neutral body odor and not wear any scented products during work hours.
• Expectorate or spit food ingredients/products into a sealed container after evaluation of that product as part of the workday.

Requirements

The role is an essential function for the Panelist to taste food and beverage products in their mouth (deemed safe by food safety regulations) to assess the flavor and texture.

Qualifications

Panelists must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Proficiency in using electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, and smart phones, is required. This position involves periods of time spent sitting to conduct the evaluation while working closely with a team of 10-12 panelists. Breaks are provided. Panelists expectorate or spit food ingredients/products into a sealed container after evaluation of that product as part of the workday. Due to the nature of the role, panelists will be asked to maintain a neutral body odor and not wear any scented products during work hours. Hours will be Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The total amount of hours per week will vary depending on project needs, but may range from 9-12 hours per week. Panelists will be screened for high sensory acuity during the on-site interview process. Additional training will be provided if the applicant is hired. Panelists are not required to have sensory knowledge prior to starting.

Skills

None specifically mentioned, but proficiency in using electronic devices and ability to communicate effectively are required.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: $20 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The total amount of hours per week will vary depending on project needs, but may range from 9-12 hours per week.