Baking Applications Technician

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Job Title: Baking Applications Technician
Location: Kingston, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

This position is responsible for preparing and conducting laboratory tests and baking evaluations for the company's primary products, including all-purpose, counter and bakery flours, cereals, cake mixes, festival mixes, and customer-specific specialized mixes. The role provides technical support to both flour mill and mix plant operations, ensuring consistent product quality and functionality in laboratory testing and customer bakery applications.

What you'll do

Perform test bakes of our bakery flour, counter flour, and cake mixes, and assess and score the finished products
Carry out quality checks on flour and baked goods, and take corrective action
Test incoming raw materials and verify ingredient weights and specifications for pre-mixes
Assist with product development, including experimental blending, test baking, and shelf life studies
Monitor how flour lot variation affects baked goods and give feedback to milling operations
Investigate customer complaints and prepare reports of your findings
Visit customer bakeries to troubleshoot flour and mix performance issues, retrain bakery staff, and deliver product demonstrations
Work with the Commercial, Milling, and Mix Plant teams to support new customers and move formulations from lab to full-scale production
Prepare technical reports and application notes, and document all trials and testing procedures

What you bring

Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Baking Science, Milling Science, Food Science, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
At least 5 years' experience in a bakery, flour mill, mix plant, or food manufacturing environment
Advanced bread and pastry baking skills
Direct experience with cake mixes and/or mixed product lines
Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment (spiral and planetary mixers, deck/rotary ovens, proofers)
Sound knowledge of flour types and mix formulation chemistry (leavening systems, emulsifiers, fat systems, starches)
Hands-on troubleshooting skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical bakery staff
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Firm knowledge of ISO, HACCP, GMP, and environmental standards
A strong commitment to quality and safety, and a detail-oriented approach to documentation
A valid driver's license and the ability to travel independently to customer sites
Flexibility to work overtime, shifts, and on call, including early mornings, extended hours during trial runs, and short-notice travel

This role involves prolonged standing, exposure to heat, flour dust, and noise in both lab and bakery environments.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 11/06/26