Quality Technician II - 2nd shift

Synergy Flavors•Wauconda, IL

41d•Onsite

About The Position

This person will be responsible for leading a primary program, conducting training, and initiating quality investigations; in addition to calibrating laboratory equipment, microbial/ raw material sampling, and testing of incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples. Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. They are driven by purpose, with a vision to enrich lives through healthier and tastier foods. They believe great flavor starts with great people and are committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, their teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Exhibit professional composure during day-to-day activities and communications.
Showcase the ability to effectively set priorities to meet day-to-day operational and laboratory needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria preferred.
Experience with QC related instruments such as pH meters, refractometer, densitometer, colorimeter, GC, and auto-titrators preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead primary program and communicate findings/status to relevant functional groups.
Support multiple programs to ensure site adherence to quality, food safety, and organizational objectives.
Provide timely and consistent communication between internal cross functional groups to support day-to-day operations.
Lead, maintain, and conduct training of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with QC Team members and cross-functional partners.
Review and revise standard operating procedures to align with current process.
Champion investigations by performing routine root cause analysis (RCA/CAPA); have strong knowledge of how to conduct investigations and use trouble-shooting tactics to solve technical problems.
Perform preventative maintenance and/or troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
Perform daily testing of all raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, ensuring they are tested in accordance with established SOPs.
Responsible for ensuring laboratory and production records are in compliance.
Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.