QS Technician - CCOS

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Total Base Pay Range

• Min 41,819.42 - Med 55,759.05 -Max 69,698.68 USD Annual

Develop and complete daily quality checks and provide process improvement leadership / problem-solving capabilities to the Plant QS and Operations Teams. Ensure the safety, quality, legality, and authenticity of products, in accordance with regulations and standards for both source and destination locations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and completes daily quality checks.
• Completes analytical and environmental microbiological tests in accordance with regulatory requirements and quality standards to ensure that accurate, verifiable results are obtained.
• Provides technical support to Operations, R&D and Customer Service.
• Functions as liaison to USDA Inspector.
• Processes raw material, work-in-process and finished good samples and generates analytical test results for salt, pH, water activity, viscosity, sensory evaluation, etc.
• Performs daily, monthly, and annual equipment calibration and maintenance activities.
• Trains and certifies Quality Systems Technician(s) to complete QS activities, including properly performing analytical tests to generate accurate results.
• Revises procedures, work instructions, and training materials
• Delivers plant training sessions related to FSQS
• Compares test results to specifications and determines if product tested should be released or placed on hold.
• Coordinates data entry into database for product specification management and product release.
• Maintains proper documentation of all QS records.
• Provides primary QS role to Pre-Operational Inspection and equipment release.
• Coordinates proper Microbiological sampling of raw material, in process and finished product.
• Participates in operational problem solving to support continuous improvement activities.
• Assists with customer complaint investigations.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of Food Safety (FSP and HACCP) program and Quality requirements.
• Reviews COA's and releases incoming raw materials.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Food Science / Biology / Microbiology or related field, or different field with some experience in food manufacturing QS.
• A HS Diploma plus 3 or more years of progressive food manufacturing FSQS experience can replace the need for a college degree.
• Ability to write basic procedures and train on basic FSQS subjects.
• FDA / USDA Regulations and Interaction experience preferred
• Efficient in use of computers and software applications, MS Office / MS AX experience is a plus.

GFSI Experience a plus, specifically BRC

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include 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. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Client-provided location(s): Oswego, NY

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR100607

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-30T12:45:01