Applications Tech (Food Manufacturing)

TITLE

Applications Technician (Food Manufacturing)

LOCATION

Onsite in Alsip, IL

COMP RANGE

$52,000 - $76,000 Griffith Foods is hiring an Applications Technician to bring innovation to life by empowering our R&D scientists and teams with hands‑on technical support. This is your opportunity to play a vital part in driving solutions, supporting cutting‑edge research, and helping turn our shared purpose into real impact. Responsibilities 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 and maintain R&D laboratory ingredient inventory by retrieving ingredients from samples, providing appropriate label designation, maintaining approved ingredients, and removing obsolete or eliminated materials. 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 timelines at the direction of team or project manager, director, manager, or scientist. Work as a team member and independently to solve problems, suggest improvements, and support other teams as needed. Qualifications Have experience in a fast-paced detail-oriented position such as restaurant kitchen, pharmacy tech, or barista experience. Understand the fundamentals of cooking. Exceptional attention to detail. Are quick, agile, and multitask well. Take direction well. Have a professional demeanor when interacting with internal and external customers. Required Credentials Hight School diploma or GED. Experience with food or pharmaceutical product preparation. A proven track record of working well to solve problems. Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL five days per week. Basic computer skills. Benefits 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, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Griffith Laboratories