Sensory Testing Assistant, Quality & Sustainability

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Sensory Testing Assistant to join our Quality and Sustainability team! The Sensory Testing Assistant handles food preparation, data collection, expert taste testing and has a demonstrated ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities in support of the team.

** PLEASE NOTE: This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Arlington, VA, and follows a hybrid schedule of 3-5 days per week in-office. **

What You’ll Do

Essential Functions

• Assist in completing assigned projects and/or department data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
• Conduct data entry and assist in data management for various department projects
• Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows and project plans
• Participate in work processes, systems, and/or procedures to ensure efficient workflow  
• Assist in the following processes in accordance with the Quality and Sustainability Standards: expert tastings, quality developments for own brand food items, quality controls for meat, fish, wine or other product groups, and product test management
• Check incoming data for correctness, completion and ensure on-time processing
• Collect data, archive, maintain and file reports
• Assist in monitoring, evaluating, documenting, and communicating process results in accordance with Q&A Standards
• Participate and assist in coordination of special projects with other departments
• Assist with heating up and/or cooking samples according to preparation instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the retail industry and quality assurance principles
• Knowledge of Standard industry food safety guidelines
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Previous experience with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to details
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and methods of food science, physics, chemistry, or biology, consumer products regulations, production/manufacturing processes, and quality assurance practices, or other relevant areas of the retail industry

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in related field
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or Culinary Arts Degree
• ServSafe, PCQI, HACCP, or other industry standard certifications/licenses

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to maneuver cases of product (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) up to 40 lbs. and reach above head to heights greater than 10 inches frequently in accordance with safety regulations
• Ability to operate equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists more than half the time
• This is a non-remote position and candidates must be available to work at HQ full time.
• Ability to work in situations that involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting and/or bending more than half the time
• Ability to identify and distinguish between colors more than half the time
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment, including the store(s), distribution center(s), warehouse(s), and/or corporate office(s) with the capability to switch job functions/roles quickly
• Ability to work in situations that involve prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting and/or bending more than half the time

Travel Requirements

• This position may commute between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers up to 25% of  the time
  
  

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry. 

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

•    Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
•    Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
•    Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
•    401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
•    Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
•    Total Well-Being Program
•    DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.

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