Sensory Panelist (on-call)

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Job Title: Sensory Panelist (on-call)
Location: Arden Hills, MN, Nationwide Asia, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

Sensory Panelist (on-call)

Land O'Lakes is looking for qualified individuals to join our food evaluation panel. This position ranges from 0 - 16 hours per week on-site at Land O'Lakes headquarters in Arden Hills, includes paid training, and is an on-call part-time role.

Pay Rate: $18.00/HR

Shift: Core hours Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 10:30 - 3:30 being able to accommodate changing weekly schedules and be available on weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Tentative schedules are generally available 3-4 weeks in advance, with panelist attendance updated approximately 10 days in advance.

Qualified candidates must:
Pass sensory taste and smell acuity screening tests during the interview process
Be able to work on an as-needed/on-call basis year-round to perform skilled sensory evaluation of dairy foods and ingredients
Be able to accommodate changing weekly schedules and be available on weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
This role does not work every day or every week, but Sensory Panels are typically scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 10:30 - 3:30 with an unpaid 30 min lunch.
Tentative schedules are generally available 3-4 weeks in advance, with panelist attendance updated approximately 10 days in advance.
Be able to evaluate many different foods, including foods high in fat and salt and containing allergens
Be comfortable using computers and have reliable access to email
Have good verbal communication skills and be able to communicate respectfully.
Cooperatively work in a team environment to identify, discuss, and describe sensory attributes and communicate/share observations effectively with the Panel Leader and other panelists.
Commit to attending at least 75% of the scheduled sensory panels
Be able to consistently exhibit sensory acuity and generate consistent data after employment

Upon initial hiring as a panelist trainee, you will receive paid training for approximately 6 weeks. At the end of that time, trainees must pass validation testing to continue as a Land O'Lakes Sensory Panelist.

Grade:

On Call

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Job Post Date: 07/18/25