Quality Control Technician I

FlavorSum•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

Ensures that raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products meet specified standards and regulatory requirements. Responsible for all activities involving quality control; Reviews/analyzes data and documentation on raw materials and finished products. Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within a quality assurance/control field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science is preferred.
Work Experience: Requires 0-3 years of experience in quality control/assurance or in a related area. Basic lab testing experience is preferred.
The ability to differentiate tastes and smells is required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Strong math skills and the ability to convert between varying units of measure are required.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. regularly and 30 lbs. occasionally is required.
A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required and must be capable of learning our proprietary software.
Must be capable of completing training in: Safety & HAZCOM Forklift GMP Biosecurity and Food Defense Any other training needs that arise
Requires organization, great attention to detail, and accuracy.
Sense of urgency is required to ensure that deadlines are met.
Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment to support the needs of production.
Must be able to be flexible, maintain pleasant demeanor, and have patience to handle difficult or stressful situations.
Must be reliable and punctual to ensure that we are able to function as a team to deliver the best customer service possible.
Requires efficient and accurate problem-solving skills for handling quality issues as they arise.

Nice To Haves

GC experience is a plus.
Quality Control/Assurance in a food manufacturing environment helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory analytical testing, data entry, and reporting.
Perform organoleptic testing of raw materials and finished products.
Compare and retain raw material COAs with information on file to assure accuracy.
Collect and maintain quality documents as directed.
Assure correct product labeling and lot coding.
Lab samples as needed to address raw material changes
Troubleshoot basic ingredient issues such as storage, handling, and undesired reactions within raw materials and finished products.
Upkeep and increase efficiency on sensitive laboratory equipment
Monitor supply stock levels and report needs to Quality Control Technician II.
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized lab area and all equipment that is used.
Manage retain samples and maintain an organized system: preparing for daily batch comparisons, filing new retain samples daily, and disposing of expired samples.
Utilize research skills to troubleshoot customer issues and formula issues.
Perform all other duties as assigned.