The Middleby Corporation is seeking a hands-on, organized, and motivated Protein Processing Showroom Technician to support operations within our state-of-the-art Protein Showroom. It serves as a global showcase for innovative protein processing technologies, bringing together customers, engineers, and industry professionals to evaluate equipment, conduct product trials, and demonstrate processing solutions.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in meat processing, food manufacturing, food equipment, field service, or similar technical industries who enjoys working with equipment, troubleshooting processes, and supporting customer demonstrations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Demonstration Support

• Set up, operate, and prepare protein processing equipment for customer visits, product evaluations, and live demonstrations.
• Partner with engineering and applications teams during equipment testing, product development, and validation activities.
• Monitor equipment operation and identify any performance issues or improvement opportunities.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure showroom and work areas are presentation-ready before, during, and after customer events.

Protein Processing & Testing Activities

• Support processing activities involving meat, poultry, and other protein products.
• Prepare ingredients, raw materials, and finished products for testing and evaluation.
• Adhere to established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Document results, observations, and testing outcomes to support equipment and product assessments.

Facility & Operational Support

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional showroom environment.
• Manage inventory levels of ingredients, packaging materials, and facility supplies.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and handling materials used throughout the facility.
• Provide operational support to ensure projects, demonstrations, and customer visits run smoothly.

Customer Support

• Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for customers, vendors, and colleagues.
• Assist with demonstrations, training sessions, and equipment evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Middleby is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer contribution
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Plan

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Meat Science, Food Science or a related field.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with processing equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in Meat or Protein Sciences, Process Engineering, or Equipment Design.
• Experience supporting equipment demonstrations, pilot plants, test facilities, or customer-facing technical environments.
• Basic troubleshooting and mechanical repair experience.