Full-Time

Food Quality Technician

Woodland Foods

Woodland Foods

201-500 employees

Global flavor sourcing and custom solutions

Compensation Overview

$20 - $22/hr

+ Quarterly performance bonus + Referral bonus

West Jordan, UT, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
HACCP
GMP
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Microsoft Outlook

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to work in refrigerated and production environments.
  • Ability to work around food manufacturing equipment, noise, and food aromas.
Responsibilities
  • Monitor production lines for food safety, quality, and sanitation compliance.
  • Conduct pre-operational, operational, and post-production inspections.
  • Verify ingredients, labels, lot codes, and product specifications.
  • Perform hourly metal detector verification checks.
  • Conduct pH, salt, viscosity, temperature, and other quality tests.
  • Collect and prepare microbiological samples for third-party laboratory testing.
  • Monitor cooking and cooling temperatures and document results.
  • Identify and report food safety or quality concerns.
  • Place affected products on hold when necessary and assist with investigations.
  • Support HACCP, SQF, Good Manufacturing Practices, Preventive Controls, and food safety programs.
  • Participate in daily sensory evaluations.
  • Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in food manufacturing or food quality.
  • HACCP training or certification.
  • Food Science degree or related education.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning systems.

Woodland Foods sources and creates customized food ingredients and solutions for foodservice, industrial, and retail customers, drawing on global flavor knowledge to design and deliver tailored products. Its offering combines responsible ingredient sourcing, recipe development, flexible manufacturing, and efficient distribution to meet diverse client needs. The company differentiates itself through deep flavor expertise, collaborative custom solutions, and reliable delivery, built on decades of partnerships since 1989. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that provides flavorful, customized ingredients and efficient supply through close collaboration with customers.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Waukegan, Illinois

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • March 2025 Sevillo financing proves lenders back Woodland's acquisition-led expansion.
  • November 2025 careers page touts low turnover and long employee tenures.
  • Acquisitions from 2024-2025 broaden products, customers, and manufacturing scale quickly.

What critics are saying

  • California Prop 65 settlement on April 17, 2026 shows recurring compliance exposure.
  • Each add-on acquisition increases integration complexity and debt pressure from Graham Partners financing.
  • Private-label ingredient commoditization and customer concentration can compress margins fast.

What makes Woodland Foods unique

  • Woodland Gourmet rebranded in May 2024 around culinary solutions and traceability.
  • Idan Foods adds breadings, batters, baking mixes, and seasonings to Woodland's portfolio.
  • Sevillo and International Spices expand speed-scratch, global-flavor capabilities across foodservice channels.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company News

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Apr 25th, 2024
Woodland Foods to Acquire Idan Foods

Woodland Foods a provider of globally-sourced, plant-based ingredients based in Waukegan, IL, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Idan Foods,... Read More