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Quirch Foods

Distributes, imports, and exports sustainable foods

Operations Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Clackamas County, OR, USA
In Person
AccountingAccounts Payable/Receivable

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge or experience with accounts payable.
  • Strong attention to detail and goal orientation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage customer requirements effectively.
  • Ability to manage, research, and remain proactive with outside vendor accounts.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a timely manner.
  • Intermediate to advanced 10-key skills.
  • Comfort working with computers and changing technology.
Responsibilities
  • Match customer bills with carrier bills.
  • Validate and reconcile vendor invoices.
  • Cost carrier truckloads to individual orders and ensure carrier invoices are allocated appropriately across multiple customers.
  • Bill customers from single bills and carrier bills.
  • Collaborate with the internal team on rate corrections and other billing issues.
  • Cost lumpers, detention fees, and other accessorial charges.
  • Scan, code, and store electronic invoices.
  • Enter weekly accounts payable.
  • Process payables.
  • Print checks, mail them to vendors, and file remittances.
  • Respond to customer and vendor inquiries by phone or email.
  • File and organize records.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with AS400.
  • Interline or costing experience.

About the company

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Quirch Foods

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Quirch Foods distributes, imports, and exports food products for grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service providers. It operates a portfolio of proprietary brands and offers end-to-end services including domestic and international logistics, cold-chain storage, marketing support, and technology to manage orders. It differentiates itself through sustainability and environmentally conscious sourcing, along with a one-stop suite of services that cover sourcing, warehousing, distribution, and support. The company's goal is to provide high-quality, sustainably sourced foods and dependable support, becoming a trusted partner for retailers and food-service providers.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Coral Gables, Florida

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • Joe Ward became CEO on April 1, 2026, preserving leadership continuity.
  • The $1.1 billion refinancing funds acquisitions, technology, and warehouse expansion.
  • The September 23, 2026 Magaya rollout improves FTZ inventory control and customs speed.

What critics are saying

  • The September 24, 2026 lawsuit names Quirch in a deadly E. coli case.
  • A recall can trigger retailer delistings, contract losses, and reputation damage within weeks.
  • The $1.1 billion 2026 refinancing leaves Quirch exposed if volumes weaken.

What makes Quirch Foods unique

  • Quirch Foods runs 24 distribution centers and 400 trucks across North America.
  • Its September 23, 2026 FTZ launch with Magaya strengthens import-compliance operations.
  • Exclusive brands like Chiquita frozen fruits and Certified Angus Beef secure shelf access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

15%
The Perazzo Law Firm
Sep 27th, 2026
Publix sued after E. Coli-Tainted blueberries death: Florida product liability law.

Publix sued after E. Coli-Tainted blueberries death: Florida product liability law. September 27, 2026 By The Perazzo Law Firm When a major grocery chain sells a contaminated food product that kills or hospitalizes a customer, Florida law does not require the family to prove the store was careless - only that the product was unreasonably dangerous when it was sold. That is the theory behind a new lawsuit against Publix and food distributor Quirch Foods over frozen blueberries linked to a Largo, Florida woman's death. Families facing this situation can speak with a Florida product liability attorney at The Perazzo Law Firm by calling 888-PERAZZO. What the lawsuit alleges. The Perazzo Law Firm has learned, according to Fox Business, that a lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court accuses Publix and Quirch Foods of selling a defective and unreasonably dangerous product that led to Karla Mullins' death on June 20, according to the lawsuit. The complaint alleges Mullins ate GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries purchased from a Publix on Ulmerton Road in Largo and died from an infection tied to E. coli O145:H28, a Shiga toxin-producing strain that federal health officials have linked to an outbreak connected to the berries, Fox Business reports. According to the complaint, Mullins' son also ate the same product and was hospitalized after becoming sick. The lawsuit names Publix as the seller of the GreenWise blueberries and identifies Quirch Foods as an intermediate distributor, per Fox Business. Publix recalled its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries in July, after Chilean supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. recalled one lot July 3 and Publix expanded the recall to all lots July 29, per Fox Business. Publix and Quirch Foods had not responded to Fox Business at the time of publication. These are allegations in an active, unresolved case; no court has found either company liable. How Florida product liability law applies. Florida recognizes strict product liability: an injured person generally does not have to prove a retailer or distributor was negligent in how it stored or handled a product - only that the product was defective or unreasonably dangerous when it reached the consumer. A retailer and a distributor further up the supply chain can potentially both be named as defendants in the same case - the structure this lawsuit follows. Florida also typically requires a wrongful death claim to be filed within two years, under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e), and negligence-based claims carry the same two-year window under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a). These are general limitations periods; a product liability claim's exact deadline depends on the specific facts, so families should not wait to have a claim reviewed. Two separate claims can arise from one product. * A wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased's survivors, brought under Florida's Wrongful Death Act, Fla. Stat. §§ 768.16-768.26. * A personal injury claim for a surviving family member who was hospitalized after eating the same product, which runs on its own timeline separate from the wrongful death claim. Faq. Does a family have to prove the store was negligent? No. Under Florida's strict product liability doctrine, a family typically must show the product was defective or unreasonably dangerous when sold - not that the retailer mishandled it. Can more than one company be sued over the same product? Yes. Florida allows claims against multiple companies in a product's supply chain, as this lawsuit against Publix and Quirch Foods shows. How much time does a family have to file a wrongful death claim in Florida? Florida typically allows two years from the date of death under Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(e), though the facts of a specific case can affect the deadline. Speak with a Florida product liability and Wrongful Death lawyer. If contaminated food from a major retailer harmed you or took the life of a family member, a Florida wrongful death lawyer at The Perazzo Law Firm can review the retailer liability claim available to you. Call 888-PERAZZO or visit its contact page for a free case evaluation - no attorney's fee unless Perazzo Law Firm recover for you. Miami Personal Injury Attorney Advertising. This article is general information about Florida law, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome; no verdict, settlement, or finding of liability has occurred in the case described, and all claims described from the lawsuit are allegations only. The Perazzo Law Firm maintains a bona fide office in North Miami Beach, Florida, and at 1372 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Jonathan Perazzo, Esq. is responsible for the content of this advertisement.

Network Today
Sep 24th, 2026
Publix sued after Florida woman's death blamed on E. coli-tainted blueberries.

Publix sued after Florida woman's death blamed on E. coli-tainted blueberries. By News Room 24 September 2026 2 Mins Read Publix is being sued over the death of a Florida woman who ate organic frozen blueberries contaminated with E. coli that were sold at its stores, according to a complaint filed last week. The suit, filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court, alleged Karla Mullins died June 20 after consuming the berries purchased at a Publix store on Ulmerton Road. Her son ate the same product and was allegedly hospitalized as a result, the suit said. Chile-based food supplier Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. issued a recall of blueberries on July 3. Publix and distributor Quirch Foods, which is also named in the lawsuit, later expanded the recall on July 29 to cover all of Publix's GreenWise organic blueberries after it was linked to a multistate outbreak of E. coli. "This family lost a treasured mother and wife because a product that was supposed to be safe was contaminated with a dangerous and deadly pathogen," John Morgan and Christian Leger, attorneys at Morgan & Morgan, the injury law firm behind the filing, said in a statement. "Karla Mullins should be alive today. We intend to hold Publix and Quirch Foods fully accountable for the role they played in putting this product on store shelves and into the hands of unsuspecting customers." The lawsuit was filed by Mullins' surviving husband, Richard Mullins, and son, Spencer Mullins. The suit alleges Publix and Quirch should be held responsible for "failing to adequately perform inspections and quality assurance" of the blueberries. The contaminated blueberries were shipped to Publix stores in eight states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Mullins purchased the contaminated blueberries from a Publix location in Florida on or around May 21, according to the lawsuit. At least 12 people in Florida and Georgia were sickened by the blueberries and four were hospitalized, the FDA said on July 30. E. coli is a nasty bacteria that can cause an infection characterized by symptoms like stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. In more serious cases, especially among those with weakened immune systems, children and the elderly, infections can cause kidney failure or even death. Publix and Quirch Foods did not immediately respond to The Post's requests for comment.

Magaya
Sep 23rd, 2026
Quirch Foods goes live on Magaya Customs Compliance to support new Foreign Trade Zone operations.

Quirch Foods goes live on Magaya Customs Compliance to support new Foreign Trade Zone operations. MIAMI, FL - September 23, 2026 - Magaya Corporation, the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers, today announced that Quirch Foods LLC, a leading importer and distributor of food products, is live on Magaya Customs Compliance. The solution supports Quirch's new Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operation with electronic customs filings, FTZ inventory management, and built-in reporting in one platform. As Quirch prepared to assume FTZ operator responsibilities, the company needed a solution that could support both regulatory filings and inventory control. Quirch selected Magaya Customs Compliance to manage electronic CBP Form 214 admissions, CBP Form 7512 in-bond filings, and the inventory management and reporting requirements associated with its FTZ operations. The implementation timeline was closely tied to Quirch's FTZ authorization and required approvals from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. While those external approvals were pending, the Magaya team worked with Quirch to configure the system, establish workflows, and train its users. This preparation allowed the company to move quickly into live transaction processing once authorization was received. "Preparing to operate an FTZ involves many moving parts, and having the right support throughout the process made a real difference," said Jaselyn Herrera, Senior Manager for Import/Export Compliance at Quirch Foods. "The Magaya team guided us through each stage and made sure we were prepared to begin processing live transactions once our approvals were in place. The experience has been wonderful, and we truly appreciate the knowledge, responsiveness, and support they provided." With Magaya Customs Compliance, Quirch can: * File electronic CBP Form 214 admissions for goods entering its FTZ * Complete CBP Form 7512 filings for in-bond cargo movements * Manage FTZ inventory and transaction activity within the same platform * Access built-in reports that support inventory control, oversight, and compliance * Reduce redundant data entry across FTZ admissions, in-bond movements, and related customs processes * Maintain direct visibility into filings and CBP response messages "Quirch Foods approached this implementation with a clear vision for its FTZ operation and a strong commitment to preparing its team for success," said Mark Buman, Chief Revenue Officer at Magaya. "By completing the configuration and training while the authorization process was underway, both teams were ready to move quickly once the required approvals were received. We're proud to support Quirch with the technology and expertise to manage its FTZ operations with greater efficiency, visibility, and control." Now live on Magaya Customs Compliance, Quirch has a connected foundation for managing its FTZ filings and inventory requirements. The implementation brings critical workflows into one system while giving its team the tools and visibility needed to support compliant, efficient operations. About Magaya Magaya is the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers. Trusted by more than 2,300 freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers worldwide, Magaya helps businesses manage freight operations, warehouse management, customs compliance, accounting, and customer visibility in a single connected platform. By combining powerful automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and deep logistics expertise, Magaya helps customers move freight faster, smarter, and with greater control. Visit magaya.com to learn more. About Quirch Foods Founded in 1967, Quirch Foods is a food distribution company serving large and independent retailers, foodservice providers, and cruise line businesses across the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. With one of the most comprehensive brand portfolios for a distributor of its type and size, Quirch operates 22 distribution facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, representing a combined 2.3 million square feet of refrigerated warehouse space and a fleet of more than 400 trucks. Quirch Foods(R) is the exclusive distributor of Chiquita(R) Brands frozen tropical fruits, Panamei Seafood(R), High River Angus(R), Kikiriquirch(R) poultry, Mambo Foods(R), and a licensed distributor of Certified Angus Beef(R). For more information, visit www.quirchfoods.com.

AIJourn
Mar 13th, 2026
Quirch Foods Announces Leadership Transition

Quirch Foods announces leadership transition. MIAMI-(BUSINESS WIRE)-#QuirchFoods-Quirch Foods, LLC, a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners, today announced that, as part of the company's long-term succession plan, Frank Grande will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026. After years of transformational leadership, Grande leaves behind a strong legacy of growth and evolution at Quirch Foods. During his tenure, he led the company through significant expansion, including broadening its national footprint, completing strategic acquisitions, strengthening key customer partnerships, modernizing systems and infrastructure, and building a leadership team positioned for long-term success. Effective April 1, 2026, Joe Ward, currently President and Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Ward has been a key member of Quirch's leadership team, and the transition has been thoughtfully planned to ensure continuity, stability, and continued momentum for the business. Ward brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in the food and distribution industries. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Scranton and an MBA from the University of Miami. He began his career with PepsiCo, spent more than 15 years leading food manufacturing organizations, and later held roles of increasing responsibility during a decade with Bunzl Distribution North America. He joined Quirch Foods as Chief Operating Officer in late 2024 and was named President in 2025. "It's an honor to step into the role of President and CEO of Quirch Foods," said Ward. "Frank has built an extraordinary organization grounded in strong relationships, entrepreneurial spirit, and a culture that values people and performance. I look forward to building on that foundation as we continue investing in our team, our capabilities, and the next phase of growth." Grande will remain actively involved with the company as a member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board's Mergers & Acquisitions Committee. In this role, he will continue supporting strategic growth initiatives, acquisition opportunities, and key customer and partner relationships. "It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of Quirch Foods," said Grande. "I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished together. With strong leadership in place and a clear strategy for the future, I look forward to supporting the company's continued growth in this next chapter." About Quirch Foods Founded in 1967, Quirch Foods is a food distribution company serving large and independent retailers, foodservice providers, and cruise line businesses across the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. With one of the most comprehensive brand portfolios for a distributor of its type and size, Quirch operates 24 distribution facilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, representing a combined 2.4 million square feet of refrigerated warehouse space and a fleet of more than 400 trucks. Quirch Foods(R) is the exclusive distributor of Chiquita(R) Brands frozen tropical fruits, Panamei Seafood(R), High River Angus(R), Kikiriquirch(R) poultry, Mambo Foods(R), and a licensed distributor of Certified Angus Beef(R). For more information, visit www.quirchfoods.com, follow The AI Journal Ltd. on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or call (800) 458-5252. Quirch Foods is a portfolio company of Palladium Equity Partners. About Palladium Equity Partners, LLC Palladium is a private equity firm with over $3 billion of assets under management. The firm invests in the middle market, focusing on companies in the U.S. Hispanic market, founder and family owned businesses, and those with accretive M&A opportunities. The partners of the firm have significant experience in the consumer, services, industrials, and healthcare sectors. Since its founding in 1997, Palladium has invested in more than 230 businesses, including 41 platforms and over 190 add-ons. For more information, visit www.palladiumequity.com. For Quirch Foods Jorge Roza Director of Marketing [email protected] (305) 691-3535 For Palladium Equity Partners Jemrey Taufield / Todd Fogarty [email protected] or [email protected] 212-521-4800

ABF Journal
Nov 14th, 2025
Quirch Foods Completes $1.1B Strategic Debt Refinancing to Accelerate Growth

Quirch Foods completes $1.1B strategic debt refinancing to accelerate growth. The financing was led by Ares U.S. Direct Lending funds and Regions Bank, with participation from a consortium of additional lenders. Quirch Foods, a distributor and exporter of protein and specialty food products across the United States, Puerto Rico and Latin America, completed a $1.1 billion strategic debt refinancing led by Ares U.S. Direct Lending funds and Regions Bank, with participation from a consortium of additional lenders. The new financing structure strengthens the company's balance sheet and positions Quirch Foods for its next phase of growth, which will be primarily focused on investments in its brands, talent, technology and operational innovation. The transaction expands the company's asset-based lending (ABL) facility and provides access to a delayed draw term loan, offering greater flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives, capture market opportunities and fund future acquisitions. "This refinancing provides Quirch with a strong foundation to continue pursuing strategic acquisitions that complement our platform, expand our reach and better serve our customers," Frank Grande, CEO of Quirch Foods, said. "We see meaningful opportunities to grow in both our core categories and adjacent markets, and this financing enables us to move decisively when those opportunities arise." Carmen Sabater, chief financial officer of Quirch Foods, said, "The increased availability under our ABL allows us to better meet strong and growing demand from our customers. This refinancing underscores the confidence our financial partners have in our business model and long-term strategy, and it gives us the flexibility to continue investing in the areas that drive our growth and success."