Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Lead commercialization development and/or formulation improvement of current market products in our protein category, e.g. seafood, fish, shrimp, cheese. Engage with the team on creative concept ideation and process improvement. Secondary responsibilities will include assisting R&D with new product launches, plant trials, and equipment optimization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Collection and analysis of data with the goal of optimizing formulation and equipment for product and process improvement

• Secondary responsibilities include actively participating in team meetings and plant trials

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Prefer a student majoring in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

• No previous intern experience required

• May be a rising junior/senior or graduate student

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required

• Experience with SAP/PLM is preferred but not required

• Must be detail-oriented with creative problem solving capability

• Must be open to tasting and testing protein food products within the SeaPak and Farm Rich brands research category including shrimp, fish, cheese, and meat

• Physically able to work in a plant environment, including occasional work in warm, humid conditions

• Able to operate test equipment like thermometers, high speed blenders, ovens, fryers, and general lab equipment

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries around the world. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader in the food industry with a focus on everything that family makes possible.