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Zummo Meat Co.

CompanyUJZ Foods is a combination of two long established protein companies. Uncle John&rsquo;s is a fresh and smoked sausage processor located in Tampa, Florida. Uncle John&rsquo;s features brand name products under the banners of Uncle John&rsquo;s, Garcia, Atlanta Sausage Company, and Realtree. The Garcia brand dates back to the 1960&rsquo;s and the Uncle John&rsquo;s brand to the 1970&rsquo;s. Uncle John&rsquo;s was acquired by the current investors in 2022.The Zummo Meat Company was created in 1908 in Beaumont, TX and manufactures high quality, fresh and smoked sausage and boudin. The organization also offers jambalaya and dirty rice products. Zummo was acquired by the current investors in September of 2023. The two organization were integrated and now managed as a single entity known as UJZ Foods. The combined organization has top line revenue of roughly $75M. The combined brands also rank as a top ten manufacturer nationally in the dinner sausage space.The vision of the organization is to grow from a regional manufacturer to a super-regional and ultimately a national player in the sausage and adjacent spaces. To accomplish this growth plan, the organization must continue to innovate. To keep up with new business opportunities, we are building the research and development team.Role and Responsibilities The R&amp;D technician will report to the Director of R&amp;D. This roIe will play an integral role in delivering the new product pipeline. They will lead the production of samples for internal and external tastings and play a role in optimizing product recipes prior to launching in the market.Key Responsibilities Include:● Make new product prototype samples, including weighing ingredients, blending and cooking based on formulation sheets● Adhere to food safety protocols and provide any necessary documentation for USDA requirements● Record observations during sample production and product tastings● Maintain a clean and orderly ingredient room, kitchen and sample storage area● Manage new ingredient spec sheets and provide to QA upon request● Coordinate sample requests with R&amp;D team and sales.● Package product samples for shipping to customers and conduct cooking instructions in accordance with food safety requirements.● Maintain good manufacturing practices, housekeeping and safe work area.● Working comprehension of SAFETY DATA SHEETS and protocol for handling chemicals.● Assemble and disassemble kitchen equipment to clean and sanitize.● Document and summarize details and circumstances involving all assigned job tasks.● File and organize all documentation for projects both digitally and in printed form.Professional Qualifications● High school diploma or bachelor&rsquo;s degree● Minimum 1 year of food industrial/product development lab experience required. Internships will be considered as experience.● Accurately perform basic math skills including averages, percentages, fractions and decimals● Computer skills - working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).● Able to read, write, and speak English.● Must be able to stand for periods of time with frequent moving throughout the R&amp;D and production area.● Bending/Push/pull/lift boxes up to 50 pounds.● Have reliable transportation.Personal Characteristics● Detail oriented and self-motivated, desire to learn new skills for professional growth.● Passionate about food● Collaborative with team membersPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. Must be able to stand for periods of time with frequent moving throughout the R&amp;D and production area. Bending/Push/pull/lift boxes up to 50 pounds.Mus have taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Research & Development Lab Technician

CompanyUJZ Foods is a combination of two long established protein companies. Uncle John&rsquo;s is a fresh and smoked sausage processor located in Tampa, Florida. Uncle John&rsquo;s features brand name products under the banners of Uncle John&rsquo;s, Garcia, Atlanta Sausage Company, and Realtree. The Garcia brand dates back to the 1960&rsquo;s and the Uncle John&rsquo;s brand to the 1970&rsquo;s. Uncle John&rsquo;s was acquired by the current investors in 2022.The Zummo Meat Company was created in 1908 in Beaumont, TX and manufactures high quality, fresh and smoked sausage and boudin. The organization also offers jambalaya and dirty rice products. Zummo was acquired by the current investors in September of 2023. The two organization were integrated and now managed as a single entity known as UJZ Foods. The combined organization has top line revenue of roughly $75M. The combined brands also rank as a top ten manufacturer nationally in the dinner sausage space.Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Customer Order and Logistics Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately processing customer orders, maintaining organized documentation, and coordinating outbound freight schedules. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with warehouse and shipping partners.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Accurately input customer orders received via Web EDI, SPS Commerce, and email into the order management system.</li><li>Maintain organized documentation and tracking of customer orders from receipt through to fulfillment.</li><li>Print and distribute Pick Lists and Shipping Detail Sheets to the warehouse team to ensure accurate order picking and packing.</li><li>Send Sales Confirmations to customers promptly to confirm order details.</li><li>Prepare and ship all customer sample orders via FedEx, ensuring timely delivery.</li><li>Build and schedule weekly outbound freight for Full Truckload (FLT) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) deliveries within Florida.</li><li>Build and schedule weekly outbound freight for FLT and LTL deliveries within Texas.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Proven experience in order processing, logistics, or a related field.</li><li>Strong organizational and multitasking skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Effective communication skills for coordination with warehouse and shipping providers.</li><li>Proficiency with Web EDI, SPS Commerce, and shipping carriers such as FedEx.</li></ul>The vision of the organization is to grow from a regional manufacturer to a super-regional and ultimately a national player in the sausage and adjacent spaces. To accomplish this growth plan, the organization must build out additional commercial capabilities. To date, the investment in brand building and marketing programs has been limited and growth has come primarily through acquisitions of smaller, regional players. With a new owner and senior management in place, the organization seeks to add a marketing manager to create and execute brand strategies and campaigns.CORE COMPETENCIES<ul><li>Detail oriented and self-motivated, desire to learn new skills for professional growth.</li><li>Passionate about food</li><li>Collaborative with team members</li><li>Commitment to company values and ethics.</li><li>Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately.</li><li>Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy.</li><li>Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities.</li><li>Management: must possess coaching and development skills.</li><li>Organization: very detailed oriented and always prepared.</li><li>Analytical Skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.</li><li>Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communications skills.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Logistics Coordinator

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Research & Development Lab Technician

Logistics Coordinator