Food Applications Technician

TITLE: Food Applications Technician

LOCATION: Onsitein Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE: $52,000 - $76,000

Griffith Foodsis hiringan ApplicationsTechnician tobring innovation to life by empowering our R&D scientists and teams with hands-on technical support.

This is your opportunitytoplay a vital part in driving solutions, supportingcutting edgeresearch, and helping turn our shared purpose into real impact.

As an ApplicationsTechnician , your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare sample blends and finished products for internal and external review.

• Prepare and package sample shipments.

• Prepare food finished products for sensory panels and support panel execution as needed.

• Assess andmaintainR&D laboratory ingredient inventory by retrieving ingredients from Samples, providingappropriate labeldesignation,maintainingapproved ingredients,removingobsolete oreliminatedmaterials.

• Use technical training and skills in weighing liquid and powder ingredients accurately on lab and analytical scales.

• Track incoming samples and materials.

• Manage multiple priorities and timelinesatthe direction of team or project manager, Director, Manager, or Scientist.

• Work as a team member and independently to solveproblems, suggest improvements, and support other teams as needed.

The ApplicationsTechnician positioniswell-suited for you if you:

• Haveexperiencein afast paceddetail oriented position such as restaurant kitchen experience, pharmacy tech experience, or barista experience.

• Understand thefundamentalsof cooking.

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Are quick, agile, and multitask well

• Takedirectionwell

• Have a professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external customers

Qualified candidates willhave:

• Hight School diploma or GED (General Education Degree)

• Experiencewith food orpharmaceuticalproduct preparation experience

• Aproventrack recordofworking well to solve problems

• willingness to workonsite inALSIP, IL 5days per week

• Basic computer skills

This role is affiliated totheALSIP, ILlocation, and candidates for this role need toresidewithin acommutabledistancethatlocation and will berequiredto come into thatlocation.You may be asked to travel to otherlocations periodically for meetings.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffithinformation

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to NourishTheWorld .We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip,IllinoisUSA. Our productcapabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

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