About the Company:

SaltWorks® proudly stands as America's Sea Salt Company®, leading the way as a rapidly growing specialty gourmet enterprise. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a spot on the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list. SaltWorks® offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your career with a leading company in the specialty salt industry. Our dedicated team shares a common goal of providing a wide range of premium specialty salts, focusing on top-notch quality, exceptional value, and unparalleled customer service.

About the Role:

As a Process Engineer at SaltWorks®, you will play a key part in our Research & Development team, taking ideas from concept to reality. You will have the unique opportunity to innovate in the specialty food industry, creating products that you can proudly share with friends and family. You will tackle inefficiencies head-on, develop cutting-edge production techniques to ensure our processes are as streamlined and effective as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate directly with the CEO to develop new production processes for innovative products.
Identify inefficiencies in current production processes and develop strategies for improvement.
Lead research and development initiatives, taking concepts from the idea phase to full-scale production.
Conduct trials and experiments to optimize product quality and production efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production to minimize downtime and improve output.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes and products.
Document and analyze results to drive continuous improvement.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Processes, Food Safety Standards and related operational procedures.

Qualifications and Skills:

Proven experience (3+ years) in process engineering with a focus on research and development. Real-world results and practical experience are valued over formal education.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and outside the box.
Experience in the specialty food industry or a strong interest in working with food products is a plus.
Hands-on approach with a passion for innovation and improvement.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Pay range and compensation package:

$79,000 - $95,000 annually DOE. This is an exempt position.

As a member of the SaltWorks family, you can look forward to a competitive compensation package that includes holiday and PTO pay, along with generous health and retirement benefits. Additionally, we offer life insurance, a wellness program, STD/LTD coverages, and flexible saving accounts to support your overall well-being.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

SaltWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, and genetic information.

SaltWorks has adopted a zero-tolerance and drug-free workplace policy. Pre-employment drug examinations are required for all employees.

Any employment offer from SaltWorks is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, without any need for immigration sponsorship by the company.

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