Careers
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The Woodland Way
We believe the well-being of our employees and their families is an invaluable part of our company’s success. Read on to explore the ways we make an impact as one of the food industry’s leading employers.
Our Core Values
Woodland Gourmet® takes pride in its team-driven, productive, fulfilling work environment. We offer a safe and comfortable working environment, where all doors are open, and each employee is respected and valued equally. We encourage and enable professional and personal growth for our employees.
Why Join the Woodland Team?
Ask our employees what they like best about working at Woodland Gourmet®— and they’ll say, “The people!” Woodland Gourmet has an exceptionally low turnover rate and long tenures, including many employees that have been with us for more than 25 years. Results like these are a testament to the family values we’ve embraced for more three decades. It is these values – and our people – that support successful customer partnerships, and have led to Woodland Gourmet’s enduring success.
- Medical & dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability insurance
- Onboarding
- Career planning
- Coaching and development
- Mentoring
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee appreciation events
- Fitness membership discounts
- Volunteer & community involvement programs
- Community mentoring
Director, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance
Woodland Gourmet is seeking a Director, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance to lead the company's food regulatory strategy across its portfolio of seasonings, grain-based products, baking mixes, and related product lines. This role owns FDA and state-level compliance, ingredient and nutrition labeling accuracy, and proactive management of emerging regulatory risk (including California Proposition 65 and other state right-to-know statutes). The ideal candidate pairs deep food-regulatory subject matter expertise with strong ESG and sustainability knowledge, enabling the company to interpret complex and shifting regulations, manage compliance risk, and translate regulatory requirements into practical, cross-functional action. Apply NowQuality Assurance Specialist I (2nd Shift)
The QA Specialist I is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance processes and procedures within the organization. This role will assist in monitoring product quality, conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing general support to the Quality Assurance department. The QA Specialist I will report to the Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives. Apply NowQuality Assurance Specialist I (3rd Shift)
The QA Specialist I is responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance processes and procedures within the organization. This role will assist in monitoring product quality, conducting inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing general support to the Quality Assurance department. The QA Specialist I will report to the Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality objectives. Apply NowCulinary Assistant
The Innovation Center Culinary Assistant is responsible for always keeping Woodland Gourmet’s state-of-the-art Innovation Center customer-ready. This position is a key member of the Culinary team and will help create the clean, organized, professional and welcoming environment our customers and guests expect.This is more than a cleaning position. The Culinary Assistant will take ownership of the day-to-day condition of the Center, support chefs during preparation and customer presentations, maintain product and supply par levels, and assist with internal blend and product testing. The right candidate will take genuine pride in the space, notice what needs attention before being asked, and understand that consistent execution behind the scenes has a major impact on how Woodland Gourmet is viewed. Apply NowElectro-Mechanical Technician
The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of food processing and packaging equipment. This hybrid role combines the expertise of a Plant Electrician with the versatility of a Maintenance Mechanic. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex automated systems to minimize downtime while adhering to strict food safety (SQF/HACCP) and personnel safety (OSHA) standards. Apply NowSanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading all 3rd shift sanitation operations to ensure the facility, equipment, and production environment meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role is responsible for maintaining high sanitation expectations, developing and coaching employees, building a strong team culture, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with a high level of organization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply NowSanitation Worker 1st Shift
The primary role of sanitation is cleaning the plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements. Apply NowSanitation Worker 3rd Shift
The primary role of sanitation is cleaning the plant production equipment and facilities to meet food safety, customer quality, and worker safety requirements. Apply NowBatch Mixer/Processing Operator 1st Shift
The Batch Mixer / Processing Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of blending, processing, and packaging equipment in a dry powder food manufacturing environment. This role ensures all products are produced in accordance with Woodland Gourmet’s quality, food safety, and production standards. The position requires accurate weighing and mixing of ingredients, operation of industrial equipment, strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and completion of all production and quality documentation. Apply NowMachine Operator 2nd Shift
The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient setup and operation of Woodland Gourmet’s production and packaging machinery within a dry powder food manufacturing environment. This role ensures all products meet required specifications, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsibilities include leading the line crew, maintaining product flow, performing equipment adjustments, reporting production activities, and supporting sanitation and food safety requirements. Apply NowMachine Operator 1st Shift
The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient setup and operation of Woodland Gourmet’s production and packaging machinery within a dry powder food manufacturing environment. This role ensures all products meet required specifications, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsibilities include leading the line crew, maintaining product flow, performing equipment adjustments, reporting production activities, and supporting sanitation and food safety requirements. Apply NowMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator 2nd Shift
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of products, raw materials, packaging, and supplies within warehouse and production areas. This role supports production operations by ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, staged, and delivered to the appropriate locations while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance with company safety, quality, and sanitation standards. Apply NowMaterial Handler/Forklift Operator 1st Shift
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of products, raw materials, packaging, and supplies within warehouse and production areas. This role supports production operations by ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, staged, and delivered to the appropriate locations while maintaining inventory accuracy and compliance with company safety, quality, and sanitation standards. Apply NowPlant Controller - International Spices
International Spices (the Company) is a premiere food company specializing in custom blending, formulation, and packaging of world-class spices, herbs, and seasoning blends. With a private label offer and a focus on custom blends, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses — from supermarket chains and boutique groceries to restaurants and specialty spice growers — discover their signature flavors and keep their customers coming back for more. The Company is looking to hire a Plant Controller to manage the financial and accounting function of its Fremont, Nebraska operations center for the benefit of its parent company, Woodland Foods LLC. Apply NowWoodland Gourmet® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Woodland Gourmet assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices. This includes all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Gender Equity in Recruitment and Advancement
We are committed to fostering gender equity throughout our recruitment, hiring, and promotion processes. Our approach focuses on providing equal opportunities, minimizing bias in decision-making, and ensuring candidates and employees are evaluated based on qualifications, performance, skills, and potential. By promoting fair and consistent practices, we strive to build a diverse workforce and leadership pipeline that reflects the talent, contributions, and aspirations of all employees.