ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply sensory science, ingredient functionality, and food technology to support formulation and innovation across the company’s core categories: bakery, salad dressings, and marinades.
• Monitor and report the status of all active R&D projects, ensuring timely updates and clear communication of progress, risks, and milestones to the R&D Supervisor.
• Lead product development and reformulation projects from concept through commercialization, including formulation, prototyping, ingredient sourcing, packaging, labeling, and scale-up. Ensure alignment with company goals, cost targets, market trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges by applying food science principles, developing creative solutions to improve stability, shelf life, sensory attributes, or scalability.
• Own sourcing and technical evaluation of all new ingredients used in product development, including functionality, cost, quality, and regulatory alignment.
• Serve as the R&D lead in cross-functional sourcing efforts with Procurement to ensure timely onboarding and technical validation of new raw materials and packaging components.
• Own product lifecycle documentation including formulations, specs, technical data sheets, and shelf-life protocols.
• Continuously monitor global food technology trends to identify and introduce new ideas, ingredients, or products aligned with the company’s innovation strategy.
• Own and maintain product data within the company’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely updates of formulas, ingredient statements, specifications, and supporting technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead capability studies, product start-ups, and commercialization efforts, providing on-site support to Plant Operations for new product launches, productivity improvements, and quality programs.
• Partner with Marketing, QA, Procurement, and Operations to align on launch timelines, raw material sourcing, and quality standards.
• Mentor and train R&D Technicians, oversee task assignments, skill development, and validation of project outcomes.
• Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  B.S./M.S. in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related field.

Experience:  3 – 5 years of food/bakery R&D, formulation, & product development experience.

TRAVEL: Estimated up to 15%.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to taste and evaluate food products, including those containing allergens, as part of sensory testing and product development.
• Self-starter with strong initiative to identify and implement process or product improvements.
• Highly efficient at managing tight timelines and prioritizing multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of food labeling, product claims, and food technology.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to challenges.
• Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision within guidelines and processes.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drop off samples as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the Director of QA/R&D.
• The Food Scientist works closely with other team members.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position requires regular on-site presence to support lab work, pilot trials, plant scale-ups, and cross-functional collaboration.Work-from-home flexibility (one day per week) is available after a 90-day introductory period, based on performance, business needs, and with supervisor approval. Remote work is intended for tasks such as documentation, data analysis, and administrative responsibilities. On-site attendance is required during the initial onboarding and training period.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The Food Scientist must be able to lift 30-40 lbs. with or without assistance.

The working environment is a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, but may require some outside maintenance as needed. May require working in cold room temperatures <40°F. Must be able to pass a drug screen as well as a criminal background check.

Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accountable for efficient and accurate quality testing and collection of raw materials and finished products to ensure product and package integrity in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist in monitoring FSQA programs including but not limited to SQF, HACCP, Pest Control, Glass & Brittle Plastic, GMP’s, Foreign Material Control, Positive Release, and Food Defense.
• Perform finished product inspections for foreign material, seal integrity, weights, breakage, dimensional checks.
• Perform finished product sensory evaluations to include appearance, aroma, texture, and product tasting.
• Perform tasks including but not limited to ingredient and product sampling/testing, line monitoring, sanitation verification/validation and environmental monitoring.
• Collect and analyze samples in accordance with QA Procedures at specified frequency, ensuring results are within specified ranges and completed/recorded in a timely manner.
• Hold product that is out of specification, log, and handle per protocol to include reaching out to suppliers for Corrective Action.
• Assists in the maintenance of the NCR database for tracking internal and external nonconformities. 
• Accurately enters new samples and results into computer and prepares reports.
• Responsible for maintaining the QA Lab, stocked and in an orderly and sanitary state.
• Keep accurate, complete, and legible records. Properly amend, identify, and file records, along with clerical duties including copying, filing, data entry, and document reproduction.
• Monitor compliance with all Food Safety Policies and Procedures and lead by example.
• Serves as backup to the Assistant QA Supervisor during the PM shift, providing support for documentation reviews, line checks, and GMP compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: 2-4 years prior manufacturing QA/QC experience or relevant lab technician experience with High School Diploma. Bachelor’s degree is accepted in lieu of required experience.

Certifications: HACCP Certified or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Self-driven managing multiple concurrent projects, record keeping, planning skills, and time management.
• Computer skills including literacy with Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to accurately enter data into Excel and perform functions such as basic mathematical formulas and cell formatting. Must be able to create basic Word documents that contain correct spelling and grammar. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work in Outlook and keep emails organized. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience working with Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to an evolving environment.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
• Bilingual skills a plus.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the Assistant QA Supervisor. 
• The QA Tech works closely with other team members. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

QA Tech must be able to lift 30-40 lbs with or without assistance.

Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English. 

 The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Sanitation Supervisor in coordinating and directing cleaning operations.
• Train and monitor employee compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, safety rules, and equipment use.
• Perform all functions of a sanitation employee. Use sanitation equipment such as pressure washers, foaming systems, and chemical sprayers.
• Disassemble and assemble equipment for proper and safe cleaning /sanitizing such as conveyor belts, rollers, valves, tanks, and operating equipment.
• Support cleaning verification activities and assist with validation efforts as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Monitor and titrate chemical usage, and concentration to verify proper dilution ratios.
• Complete basic documentation, such as task checklists, cleaning logs, Titration logs.
• Operate forklift/pallet jacks for chemical transportation and trash disposal.
• Ensures corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvement processes are being utilized in manufacturing and that action plans are verified and effective.
• Support and conduct pre-operational inspections and report issues to the supervisor.
• Work with Management to create and update SSOPs within the Sanitation department.  
• Promote a safe working environment and encourage correct PPE use.
• Conduct inspections on equipment after cleaning and assign corrections with the sanitation team prior to start of production.
• Escalate food safety, chemical, or equipment concerns immediately to the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: 1-2 years of sanitation experience in a food processing facility.

Certifications: Completion of AIB Food Sanitation Course (preferred) or ability to complete within 30 days of hire.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of basic food safety practices (GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP).
• Able to perform math functions which include ratios and weights and measures, etc.
• Computer skills including literacy with Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to accurately enter data into Excel and perform functions such as basic mathematical formulas and cell formatting. Must be able to create basic Word documents that contain correct spelling and grammar. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work in Outlook and keep emails organized. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience working with Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to drive a forklift, Operate Scissor lifts, and Boom lifts.
• Must be willing to use a ladder, and work from heights.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position primarily supports overnight shift sanitation operations. During initial ramp-up and periods of high operational demand, extended workweeks may be required.

• Primary schedule: Monday–Saturday, 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Initial ramp-up: Six (6) workdays per week may be required during startup, staffing gaps, audits, or special sanitation projects
• Sunday coverage: On as-needed basis

As operations stabilize, schedules are expected to return to a standard five-day workweek when feasible.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the Asst. Sanitation Supervisor.
• The Sanitation Lead works closely with other team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sanitation Lead must be able to lift 40-60 lbs with or without assistance.

Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, with heavy machinery and equipment. Additionally, this role requires shift work, weekends, and all required overtime as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English. 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and direct sanitation workers to meet sanitation schedules. Train and monitor sanitation staff for compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, safety rules, and equipment use. 
• Perform sanitation duties alongside the team, including acting as a working lead during sanitation shifts.
• Disassemble and assemble equipment for proper and safe cleaning /sanitizing such as conveyor belts, rollers, valves, tanks, and operating equipment.
• Execute sanitation verification and validation activities to demonstrate effectiveness of the sanitation program.
• Continuously monitor sanitation effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement related to methods, equipment, and chemical usage.
• Monitor the concentration of sanitizer and chemicals used for food contact surfaces and ensure secure storage of the entire chemical designated area.
• Coordinate with the housekeeping personnel to monitor cleanliness of break rooms, office areas, restrooms, warehouse, and production area.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules for plant and warehouse facilities, interior/exterior. 
• Ensure superior documentation of sanitation of production plant, equipment and surrounding areas.
• Recommend updates to SSOPs and sanitation-related safety procedures based on observations, operational needs, and best practices.
• Oversee performance and basic maintenance of chemical dispensing and sanitation systems and coordinate with chemical suppliers as needed.
• Maintain audit readiness at all times and actively support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Complete record keeping items such as identifying cleaning cycle times, measuring cleaning concentrations, flow rates, assessing heat up temperatures and chemical sanitizing, etc. Maintain required inspection reports and record steps taken to resolve any deficiencies.
• Communicate sanitation performance, concerns, and improvement opportunities to QA and Operations leadership.
• May provide support to our other sites to discuss and collaborate with to ensure company direction and policies are implemented and executed in a uniform manner across the Company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Experience: 3 - 4 years of progressive sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education, training, and manufacturing experience may be considered. Prior experience leading or training sanitation personnel required.

Certifications: Completion of AIB Food Sanitation Course (preferred), Registered Sanitarian (preferred)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong working knowledge of food safety principles, chemical safety, CIP/COP, QA, SQF, HACCP, GMPs, regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, USDA, EPA), and Sanitation operations.
• Able to perform math functions which include ratios and weights and measures, etc.
• Computer skills including literacy with Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to accurately enter data into Excel and perform functions such as basic mathematical formulas and cell formatting. Must be able to create basic Word documents that contain correct spelling and grammar. Additionally, this position requires the ability to work in Outlook and keep emails organized. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience working with Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to an evolving environment.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. 
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position primarily supports second shift sanitation operations. During initial ramp-up and periods of high operational demand, extended workweeks may be required.

• Primary schedule: Monday–Saturday, 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM
• Initial ramp-up: Six (6) workdays per week may be required during startup, staffing gaps, audits, or special sanitation projects
• Sunday coverage: Half-day operations (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) on a rotational or as-needed basis

As operations stabilize, schedules are expected to return to a standard five-day workweek when feasible.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• This position reports directly to the Director of QA/R&D. 
• The Asst. Sanitation Supervisor works closely with other team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Asst. Sanitation Supervisor must be able to lift 40-60 lbs with or without assistance.

Exposure to manufacturing environments for periodic extended workdays including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions, with heavy machinery and equipment. Additionally, this role requires shift work, weekends, and all required overtime as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch. This job requires the employee to be able to read, write and communicate verbally in English. 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.