Sensory Panelist Associate- Contract

This is a contract position providing services to Nestle in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestle in the USA.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in team discussions and activities to objectively describe food products
• Taste and objectively assess food samples from an appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture standpoint
• Enter data in computer system
• Work schedule is fixed 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Breaks will be provided to avoid tasting fatigue.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge):

• Excellent tasting skills. Candidates' sensory acuity will be assessed. This includes a series of tests to determine whether the participants' sense of taste and smell is sensitive enough to perform the job. Candidates will also be tested for color blindness.
• Ability to taste a variety of food products. Please be advised that as a Sensory Panelist, the essential functions of the position include tasting a wide range of samples. Individuals who have ANY food allergies, food intolerances, or have other reasons that would prevent them from performing this duty will not be hired.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions from Panel Leader and complete routine tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to articulate himself/herself in fluent English in front of others.
• Ability to participate effectively in group discussions, achieve consensus, and collaborate with diverse individuals
• Basic computer skills, including data entry as instructed and being able to manage emails
• Enthusiasm and good communication skills
• No prior experience as a taster is required as full training will be provided.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct supervision will be provided by third-party staffing service organization. Onsite supervision and training will be led by Sensory Panel Leader.

FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT:
This is a part-time contract position providing services to Societe des Produits Nestle SA in Solon, OH, through a third-party staffing services organization. Candidates selected for this role will be employees of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestle. This position impacts the R&D Nestle global environment in support of product innovation & renovation.

*CANDIDATES MUST FILL OUT SENSORY QUESTIONNAIRE BEFORE SUBMITTAL*

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestle in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestle's third-party staffing partner.

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Job Requisition:364889