Protein Processing Showroom Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and prepare protein processing equipment for customer visits, product evaluations, and live demonstrations.
• Partner with engineering and applications teams during equipment testing, product development, and validation activities.
• Monitor equipment operation and identify any performance issues or improvement opportunities.
• Avoid equipment changeovers, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure showroom and work areas are presentation-ready before, during, and after customer events.

Protein Processing & Testing Activities

• Support processing activities involving meat, poultry, and other protein products.
• Prepare ingredients, raw materials, and finished products for testing and evaluation.
• Adhere to established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Document results, observations, and testing outcomes to support equipment and product assessments.

Facility & Operational Support

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional showroom environment.
• Manage inventory levels of ingredients, packaging materials, and facility supplies.
• Aid in receiving, storing, and handling materials used throughout the facility.
• Provide operational support to ensure projects, demonstrations, and customer visits run smoothly.

Customer Support

• Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Aid in demonstrations, training sessions, and equipment evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Requirements

• Achieve an Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Meat Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Show mechanical aptitude and ability to work with processing equipment.
• Display strong management of multiple priorities and work independently.
• Showcase strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Show knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain a relevant Bachelor's degree in Meat or Protein Sciences, Process Engineering, or Equipment Design.
• Show experience supporting equipment demonstrations, pilot plants, test facilities, or customer-facing technical environments.
• Show basic troubleshooting and mechanical repair experience.