FlavorSum · 5 days ago
Quality Control Technician I
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expFlavorSum is a company focused on quality control in food manufacturing. They are seeking a Quality Control Technician I who will ensure that raw materials and finished products meet specified standards and regulatory requirements while performing laboratory analytical testing and maintaining quality documents.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingProduct Research
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Requires 0-3 years of experience in quality control/assurance or in a related area
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
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 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 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Chemistry, Biology, or Food Science is preferred
Basic lab testing experience is preferred
GC experience is a plus
Quality Control/Assurance in a food manufacturing environment helpful, but not required
Company
FlavorSum
FlavorSum is an innovative developer and supplier of flavor solutions for a wide range of food and beverage applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-07-28Acquired
2020-03-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Karen Tichy
Chief Financial Officer
Dave Franz
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Recent News
2025-12-03
Food Business News
2025-10-15
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