Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.
The role is based on Rockland, ME (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Monitor and enforce food safety and quality standards (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF/BRC)
- Perform routine quality checks on raw materials and in-process production
- Operate and monitor quality control processes on production lines (including extraction processes)
- Conduct laboratory testing and sensory evaluations to ensure product compliance
- Maintain accurate documentation and quality records in line with regulatory requirements
- Investigate product deviations and quality incidents, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Support the development and continuous improvement of SOPs and quality procedures
- Partner with production teams to promote quality best practices and continuous improvement initiatives
What Makes You the Right Fit
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance or quality control
- Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF or BRC)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to perform basic math and interpret data accurately
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
How You Would Stand Out
- HACCP, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner certification
- Experience with ISO 9001 / ISO 22002 standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization
- Strong focus on food safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Career development opportunities within IFF
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Exposure to advanced quality systems and manufacturing processes
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance or quality control
- Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF or BRC)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to perform basic math and interpret data accurately
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
- HACCP, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner certification
- Experience with ISO 9001 / ISO 22002 standards
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
