Quality Technician II - 2nd shift

Synergy Flavors, Inc

Wauconda (IL)

On-site

USD 23,866 - 33,992

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc in Wauconda, Illinois is looking for a quality-focused individual to lead quality programs. Responsibilities include initiating investigations, calibrating lab equipment, performing microbial sampling, and testing raw materials.

The candidate should have experience with quality certifications and be proficient with QC instruments. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $21.00 and operates onsite with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

Experience in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent GFSI criteria preferred.
Experience with QC instruments is highly advantageous.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

Lead primary program and communicate with relevant groups.
Conduct training and maintain SOPs with QC team members.
Perform daily testing of raw materials as per SOPs.

Skills

HACCP, FSP, ISO certifications

QC instruments proficiency

Microsoft Office products

Lifting capacity up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science/Technology or Business

High School Diploma with laboratory/flavor industry experience

Tools

pH meters

refractometers

densitometers

colorimeters

auto‑titrators

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry.

About the Role

This position is responsible for leading a primary program, conducting training, and initiating quality investigations; in addition to calibrating laboratory equipment, performing microbial/raw‑material sampling, and testing all incoming raw materials, intermediates, and finished product samples.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the 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 SOPs to align with current processes.
Champion investigations by performing routine root cause analysis (RCA/CAPA) and use troubleshooting 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 in accordance with established SOPs.
Ensure laboratory and production records are in compliance.
Discern sensory/organoleptic differences between tested raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for flavors and flavor chemicals.

Qualifications

Experience/certificates in HACCP, FSP, ISO 22000, SQF, BRC, or equivalent Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) criteria preferred.
Experience with QC instruments such as pH meters, refractometers, densitometers, colorimeters, GC, and auto‑titrators preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in a related field (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, or Business) with 1+ year of experience, or High School Diploma with 3+ years of laboratory/flavor industry experience.

Key Proficiencies