Product Safety Technician

IFF • Rochester, NY

10d • $41,398 - $59,140 • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. The Health & Biosciences division channels passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies for healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. This role is based in Rochester, NY, USA, and is an on-site position within a creative, solution-oriented team focused on achieving greatness and making a real impact.

Requirements

• An AS/BS degree in a scientific or technical field, or a High School Diploma with 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritize, plan, and support cross-functional teams.
• Ability to perform environmental and allergen sampling following established QA protocols.
• Willingness to take ownership of training and qualified individual tasks within the site’s Food/Feed Safety Plan.

Nice To Haves

• Fundamental understanding of Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience or familiarity with document control processes in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support all Rochester Manufacturing activities related to quality and food safety to ensure full compliance with corporate, divisional, and local guidelines.
• Participate in maintaining the site’s integrated Quality Management Systems, including FSSC 22000, FAMI-QS, Dietary Ingredients and Supplements, and GMP standards.
• Engage closely with Process Technicians to ensure accurate implementation of quality and food safety protocols.
• Release, review, and close Production Batch Records in a timely and compliant manner.
• Perform pre-operational inspections, sanitation verifications, and raw material pre-weigh verifications.
• Conduct document control activities, including issuing Master Manufacturing Records, reviewing batch records, updating logs, and maintaining records.
• Act as a facilitator/coach for HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety topics.
• Assist with internal audits covering Quality, Food Safety, GMP, and Dietary Supplements.
• Participate in the site’s Food Safety Team, GMP auditing team, and team meetings to support daily priorities.

Benefits

• Access to learning and development opportunities to grow your technical expertise.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree