Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Wage Range: $24.45/hour
Location: Benicia, CA
Shift: Mon-Fri, Full-Time 40-hour

Become a part of the Future of Flavor! Join Flavor Insights, a fast-growing, innovation-driven company dedicated to creating high-quality flavor systems and ingredient solutions for some of the world’s most recognized food and beverage brands. We combine technical expertise with a passion for creativity, and we’re looking for hands-on team members who want to be part of something bigger.

Who Are We?

We are a team of innovators who have been through the creative process, generating a concept, iterating a prototype, finding a manufacturer, and building a marketing strategy. We’ve gone through the ups and the downs of building an iconic brand and ultimately selling our product, Muscle Milk. We fell in love with all things flavor and development and, in 2016, put together an experienced team to build our West Coast flavor house.

Why Join Flavor Insights?

· Rapid Growth – We’re expanding quickly and offering advancement opportunities for dedicated team members.

· Innovation-Focused – Work alongside experts in food science, flavor development, and ingredient technologies.

· Team-Centered Culture – We believe collaboration drives success and support continuous learning.

· Make an Impact – See the results of your work in real-world food products enjoyed globally.

· Career Growth – Great opportunity for those interested in food manufacturing, science, or lab tech careers.

· Immediate access to progressive skill-building and promotional opportunities.

· Medical/Dental Benefits

· 401K

· Flex Account

· FSA

· Onsite Gym

· Company Sponsored Wellness Program

Position Overview:

In this role at Flavor Insights, the Quality Technician will be responsible for performing daily quality control and assurance activities including ATP Swabbing, environmental sampling, approval of raw and finished good materials. Quality Technician will assist the Quality Team in maintaining food safety, quality, and regulatory, programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary:

· Prepare and perform sensory evaluations

· Preform analysis of finished goods and RMS Flavor keys

· Prepare laboratory samples and COC.

· Perform ATP swabs as well as allergen verification

· Perform environmental swabs (food contact, non-food contact, water, air, misc.).

· Conduct Pre-operation and post sanitation inspections for production lines.

· Ensure products are received, manufactured, and packaged in a safe, quality manner to meet quality and

· food safety specifications. (Raw material intake)

Secondary:

· Assist QC Manager with customer-based sample and testing requirements

· Ensure QC lab is clean, organized, and equipment is calibrated

· Maintain the Hold Program and assist in the CAPA measures.

· Work closely with the sanitation department to ensure the effectiveness of the documentation implemented

· sanitation and shoe mat program.

· Enforce quality standards on raw materials and finished goods through inspections and analysis.

· Examine/maintain retention samples

· File documentation such as Certificate of Analysis, batch cards among others.

· Conduct GMP inspections and governance to food safety and quality procedures on production floor.

· Comply and participate with company’s GMP’s and Food Safety Programs.

· Assist with maintaining records for HACCP, SQF, and FSMA.

· Act in a support role to the Quality Assurance Technician.

· Report food safety and quality concerns to Quality Assurance Manager.

· Miscellaneous projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

· 2 years practical experience in quality control lab, food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

· Analytical chemistry and statistical knowledge.

· Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) knowledge.

· Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 110 and FSMA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in food-science or related field or 2 years of college education preferably in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry.

· SQF Certification.

· HACCP certification.

· Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) knowledge.

Skills & Attributes:

· Strong organizational and time-management skills

· Basic knowledge of lab or manufacturing equipment

· Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

· Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

· Exposure to various strong aromas and flavoring agents

· Work is performed in a manufacturing and lab setting, with occasionally cold/hot environments

· Standing, walking, and physical activity required throughout the shift

Physical Demands:

· Ability to stand for long periods

· Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs

· Ability to use stairs and ladders

· Some lifting required to carry product samples and documentation

· Comfortable working on elevated platforms and lift devices (3’–15’)

· Physically capable of working under elevated temperature conditions

Ready to Join the Team?

Take the next step in your career with a company that’s flavoring the future of food. Apply today and grow with us at Flavor Insights.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

Pay: From $24.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24