Sensory Technician II- Part Time

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Oats Overnight is on a mission to build a generational CPG brand. Since 2016 our high-protein drinkable oatmeal has reached over a million customers through direct-to-consumer and were now scaling with all major nationwide retail and club partners. Our goal: become a household brand by leveraging speed storytelling and strategy.

We are vertically integrated: we develop manufacture and fulfill everything in-house. This operational control allows us to engage customers directly into the R&D process an initiative where we were first-to-market in CPG. It also makes our brand tangible and real: our factory our team and our product pipeline are all part of the narrative.

This is an exciting stage we are emerging as a significant omni-channel brand and launching new products to capture market share across verticals. We want you to help us get there.

Every teammate here has equity because were building something big and everyone plays an important role. If youre excited about building a brand that does things differently this is that opportunity.


Whats The Job
The Sensory Technician II will champion the consistency quality and great taste of Oats Overnight products at our Ohio manufacturing location. Working closely with the Sensory R&D and Quality teams this role supports sensory evaluation programs from scale-up through commercialization. This individual plays a key role in maintaining sensory standards supporting ingredient and finished-product evaluations assisting with sensory training and ensuring accurate sample preparation panel execution and data recording. This position is essential to ensuring that our products continually delight consumers and meet our high internal standards for taste and quality.

Work Schedule: Part-time up to 32 hours per week with potential weekend overtime based on business needs.


What Youll Be Doing Stop Scanning and Read This Part

Demonstrate Good Laboratory Practices by maintaining laboratory cleanliness stocking materials and performing basic laboratory measurements (viscosity pH weights moisture analyzer etc.).
Assist in evaluating incoming flavor ingredients and raw materials by identifying key characteristics assessing functionality and providing feedback to the Sensory Manager.
Actively participate in daily sensory evaluation panels of finished goods identifying key attributes within defined specifications.
Support sensory training panel maintenance and evaluation sessions for cross-functional team members contributing to a knowledgeable and effective panel.
Prepare and set up sensory panels to ensure efficient and accurate evaluation sessions.
Maintain organized systems for sample and reference storage in accordance with company standards.
Ship samples to other company sites as needed following proper documentation and procedures.
Make informed decisions and provide direction to cross-functional partners in the absence of the Sensory Manager to ensure continuity of operations.
Assist in conducting shelf-life studies that support product quality and ingredient longevity assessments.
Collaborate with the Sensory Manager and cross-functional partners to develop specifications for raw materials blends and finished products.
Accurately record sensory and product data to maintain clear historical records for future analysis.
Evaluate write and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions ensuring compliance with best practices.

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This role is responsible for collaboration with other departments to identify and address food safety risks throughout the production process with other food safety team members.
This role is responsible for product quality & food safety and for maintaining hygiene conditions in the plant.
Ensures and promotes food safety throughout the facility.
Ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Other duties as assigned.


What Youve Done And Who You Are
4 years of lab experience with exposure to sensory evaluation OR a bachelors degree in a science-related field with a minimum of 2 years of sensory-related experience.
High school diploma required; bachelors degree in a science-related field preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly acute sense of smell and taste.
Working understanding of food industry quality and food safety standards.
Strong math and computer skills (Google Suite or Microsoft Office Suite).
Ability to multitask and deliver results efficiently and accurately.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally.
Demonstrated adaptability eagerness to learn and comfort in manufacturing environments.
Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fast-moving environment.
A relentless drive to get things done.
Flexible willing and quick to learn new processes technology and ways of thinking.


Why You Might Like Working Here
This is going to be fun.
Casual friendly culture were serious about what we do but we dont take ourselves too seriously.
Every employee has equity.
High growth potential with opportunities to expand.
Free oatmeal. Its very good.

Why You Might Not Like Working Here
Its not a cushy job the bar is high.
We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.


Our Core Values
Ownership We are all owners. We show up with passion and accountability in everything we do. If somethings broken fix it or call it out.
Rational How we decide matters. We focus on what we can control and make high-quality decisions repeatedly.
Iterative We challenge the status quo and improve constantly. When data or situations change we adapt.
Curiosity We ask questions even when its uncomfortable. Learning and leading go hand in hand.


Physical Demands
Must be able to work near food ingredients including exposure to food allergens.
Must be able to lift 1525 pounds as needed.
Work will take place inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA FMLA and other standards.
Must maintain regular punctual attendance per ADA FMLA and other standards.


The Perks
Weekly pay.
Free delicious oatmeal.


And Last But Never Least

We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds skills and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.

Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability marital status amnesty or veteran status in accordance with applicable laws. Oats Overnight complies with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company operates.