Quality Control Technician

Position Summary

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, and requires a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

• 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.

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

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Deductive Reasoning – Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

• 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 a 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.

• 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…