Food Technician

Description

Who We Are

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!

For over 40 years, we’ve been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.

We’re not just about food; we’re about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you’re ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we’re planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(K) including company match!

• Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays

• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance

What’s the Role

The Food Technician provides hands-on support to the Product Development team at our Riverside, CA facility, keeping kitchens, ingredients, and samples ready and getting customer samples prepared, packed, and shipped on time. This role connects Product Development with Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Sales to move new products from early evaluation through commercialization. Every sample you ship represents F&S to a customer, so your accuracy, food safety practices, and follow-through directly shape how our products are received. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented, enjoys managing multiple deadlines, and is comfortable moving between the kitchen, production floor, cooler, freezer, and office.

What You’ll Own

• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready PD kitchens, sample rooms, coolers, freezers, and storage areas

• Receive, store, rotate, and inventory ingredients, packaging, active and retained samples, and shipping supplies

• Prepare, label, pack, and ship refrigerated, frozen, IQF, and ambient samples for customers, evaluations, trials, and trade shows

• Verify quantities, labels, addresses, weights, and carrier requirements; track critical shipments and escalate exceptions

• Keep sample, inventory, shipment, and shelf-life records current in Monday.com, SpecRight, and spreadsheets

• Prepare, pull, photograph, and document shelf-life samples according to approved schedules

• Coordinate sample requests from initiation through delivery, communicating status and risks with PD, Operations, Quality, Inventory, and Sales

• Support trials, production validations, and product evaluations while following GMP, allergen, sanitation, and food safety requirements

Requirements

What You Bring

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent (must have)

• Experience – At least 1 year in food manufacturing, food service, quality, laboratory, culinary production, product development support, or inventory management (must have)

• Technical skill – Working proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic business systems; Monday.com or SpecRight experience a plus

• Accuracy – Ability to follow formulas, specifications, written instructions, labels, and procedures precisely

• Organization – Strong prioritization and time-management skills with the ability to meet fixed production, carrier, and customer deadlines

• Attention to detail – Commitment to complete, accurate, and traceable documentation

• Communication – Proactive follow-up and early escalation of delays, shortages, and documentation gaps

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in kitchen, production, warehouse, cooler, freezer, and office environments

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, including packed shipping coolers

• Ability to safely handle dry ice and wear required PPE

 
F&S is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future of F&S Fresh Foods!