Cured Ham Technician

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Job Summary: Develop, optimize, and control technological processes for cured ham production, ensuring product quality, food safety, and competitiveness. Key Highlights: 1. Internal promotion and continuous training for professional development. 2. Comprehensive wellness program including medical, psychological, and sports support. 3. Exclusive benefits such as flexible compensation and special discounts. Req Id: 2442 Location: Alhama de Murcia (Murcia) **Cured Ham Technician** ========================== With over 70 years of history, we are the food brand with the strongest presence in Spanish households. Faithful to a philosophy of continuous improvement, we dedicate a significant portion of our resources to research and development of balanced, healthy, and nutritious foods. **Your Purpose** ---------------- Your purpose will be to develop, optimize, and control the technological processes involved in cured ham production, ensuring product quality, food safety, and competitiveness. **Your Responsibilities** ------------------------- * Design, execute, and evaluate R\+D trials related to ham curing. * Optimize parameters for salting, post-salting, drying, and maturation. * Analyze physicochemical and microbiological data. * Develop new formulations or products. * Coordinate pilot tests and industrial scale-up. * Validate and document processes according to regulations (HACCP, IFS, BRC). * Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance departments. **What We Value** -------------------- 1–3 years of experience in R\+D, quality, or meat technology—preferably in curing processes—and experience in audit compliance is highly valued. **Additional Differentiators** ----------------------------------- User-level office software proficiency **Languages** ----------- English B2 **What We Offer?** ------------------- At **ElPozo Alimentación / Fuertes Corporate Group**, we are clear: **our true strength lies in our people**. That’s why we care for those who form part of our team and offer them an environment where they can grow, learn, and develop professionally. **GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT** **Internal Promotion:** We drive your professional career within the company. Because it doesn’t matter where you start—it matters how far you can go. **Continuous Training:** We foster learning and continuous improvement, supporting your professional growth through customized training programs aligned with your goals. **Study Grants:** We support the education of our employees and their children (daycare, preschool, primary, compulsory secondary education [ESO], high school [Bachillerato], vocational training [FP], and university). **INTEGRAL WELLNESS** * **️** **Wellness Portal:** A dedicated space designed to support your emotional, physical, and mental balance. Includes **Health Chat** (with medical specialists, psychologists, nutritionists, and personal trainers), **Legal Chat** (with legal professionals across various fields), and **Veterinary Chat** (personalized advice on pet care and welfare). * **️** **Medical and Psychological Services:** We operate two on-site medical clinics and provide clinical psychology consultations. **Sports Facilities and Rest Areas:** Gym, paddle tennis courts, indoor soccer court, 3x3 basketball court, relaxation room, and picnic area. **EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS** **Flexible Compensation:** Enjoy benefits such as meal vouchers, daycare support, private health insurance, and salary advances. **️** **Special Discounts:** Available at Fuertes Group companies and via the **Benefits Club**. **The Store:** Our internal supermarket offering products from Fuertes Group companies, with special employee discounts. **Internal Lotteries:** Participate in exclusive lotteries for prizes, tickets, concerts, and experiences tied to events we sponsor. **Our Commitment to Equality** ----------------------------------- At **Fuertes Corporate Group, S.L.**, we maintain an active **Gender Equality Plan**, reflecting our firm commitment to equal treatment and opportunities in employment access, professional advancement, and personal development. We actively work to ensure a **diverse, inclusive, and discrimination-free workplace**, whether direct or indirect, based on gender or any other personal condition. We value talent in all its forms and believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and capability enriches our organization and contributes to better outcomes. Therefore, we continue implementing measures promoting **real equality**, shared responsibility, and respect—ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities to grow and develop professionally within the company. **Competencies** ---------------- Corporate Mindset Innovation and Continuous Improvement Ability to Learn and Adapt Analytical Thinking Teamwork**Knowledge** ----------------- Production Methods and Timelines Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Production Budget Control Production Organization Quality and Food Safety Hams – Processes