Food Technologist

Company: Family Fresh Pack Inc
Location: Monticello
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Do you enjoy turning food ideas into real products people love? As a Food Technologist at Freshpack, you will work at the intersection of food science, culinary creativity, and real-world manufacturing, helping bring new products from concept to launch while ensuring they are safe, compliant, and consistently delicious. We have an opening for a Food Technologist to join our team. The Food Technologist will support the Product Development team by executing key technical workflows across food safety, formulation, sensory, and regulatory documentation. This role will manage day-to-day technical tasks that accelerate innovation and enable successful launches as we expand into new product categories. Freshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 280 employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years. Why This Role Matters This is not a routine lab role. This position sits at the intersection of food science, culinary creativity, and real-world manufacturing. You will help turn ideas into products people actually eat, love, and buy again. In this role, you will: - Help bring new products to life from concept through launch and scale-up - Solve real food challenges involving flavor, texture, shelf life, and food safety - Protect consumers by ensuring products are safe, stable, and compliant - Partner with suppliers, customers, and production teams to make great food happen at scale - Influence the quality and eating experience of products enjoyed by consumers every day If you love hands-on food work, problem solving, and seeing your work become real products on shelves, this is the role for you. Responsibilities - Lead and participate in sensory programs to support development and shelf-life validation - Perform new item risk assessments and ensure HACCP and food safety compliance - Review and approve raw materials for functionality, safety, and regulatory alignment - Create and maintain FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient statements - Design and execute shelf-life and challenge studies, including microbiological and stability testing - Champion daily sensory evaluation of materials and finished goods for quality and consistency - Apply culinary intuition to evaluate flavor, texture, and overall eating experience - Serve as a primary contact for supplier and customer inquiries related to food safety and product quality - Troubleshoot formulations and support seamless scale-up from R&D to production Requirements: Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Dairy Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, etc.) - 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or R&D (dairy or refrigerated foods preferred) - Strong understanding of food safety, shelf-life validation, and regulatory labeling - Experience with Genesis or similar nutritional software - Strong organizational skills - Detail-oriented - Ability to multitask effectively - Knowledge of FDA labeling rules (21 CFR 101) preferred - Experience conducting or supporting sensory evaluation preferred Physical Requirements - Ability to sit and stand for extended periods - Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Schedule - Flexible around normal business hours (1st shift M-F) Benefits - Medical, dental, vision insurance & more! - 401(k) program - Referral program - Get paid every Friday! Compensation details: 55000-70000 Yearly Salary PI130c4f9d0217-25405-39887859

Keywords: Family Fresh Pack Inc, Hoffman Estates , Food Technologist, Science, Research & Development , Monticello, Illinois