Quality Control Technician 1

At Prinova, our passion for food knows no bounds! With a rich history spanning over four decades in the food industry, we have established ourselves as a trusted global supplier and manufacturer of functional food ingredients, flavors, and aromas. With CUSTOMER FOCUS as our central core value, we put pride in our work to ensure the end user has a quality product.

For the past three years, Prinova has proudly received national acclaim as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation, a testament to our status as an exceptional employer.

Guided by the renowned FISH® philosophy, we prioritize creating meaningful work interactions, fostering community engagement, and empowering professional growth, ensuring a remarkable and fulfilling experience for our team members.

Quality Control Technician 1

Department: Quality/Regulatory, Solutions

Location: Full-Time

Type: Full-Time

Primary responsibilities concern daily Quality Control activities associated with material sampling, testing and product verification. Complete short and long-term projects and participate in various trainings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform sampling of inbound raw materials & packaging for Solutions and Flavors divisions according to procedures. Monitor inbound materials dashboard to complete all sampling in a timely manner. Communicate with Scheduling to meet deadlines.

Perform physical and organoleptic testing on all raw materials, including FTIR and Particle Size Analysis. Verify that all characteristics match specifications.

Prepare samples for third party testing. Coordinate all customer specific testing. Review and interpret third party testing data for approval.

Review, and store general Quality documentation, such as Certificates of Analysis. Review inbound materials and documents against standard documentation.

Enter all test results into the Electronic Lab Notebook. Record all observations and testing information on testing forms. Review and store completed testing forms. Draft deviation request forms for minor product issues.

Store and retrieve retained materials and documents as needed for samples and investigations.

Perform additional product sampling to support R&D, Customer Service, or Quality investigations. Understand product locations and statuses in the ERP system.

Notify supervisor of non-conforming products or deviations to procedures. Communicate regarding product status with Operations and Procurement.

Maintain order and appropriate labelling of the Quarantine area. Place non-conforming materials on Hold with correct labelling and documentation.

Assist Quality Management on investigating issues and applying corrective and preventative actions as instructed.

Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety programs. Must be able to monitor area and tasks for adherence to food safety.

Operate testing instrumentation in a safe and professional manner. This includes FTIR, particle size analyzer and balances.

Exhibit the necessary behaviors of Prinova’s core value Commitment to Quality: Attention to detail, follow proper procedures, and ensure all products comply with the necessary quality standards.

Ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).

Maintain cleanliness in the Quality Lab and all workspaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline preferred or high school diploma with 1+ years related experience.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Previous experience in Quality, Food, or Laboratory settings

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate timely and effectively on issues

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Familiarity or general aptitude for inventory systems is preferred

Travel:

None

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly

Work environment is split between a laboratory, warehouse, and office

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to wear any required PPE such as safety shoes, hair net, lab coat, safety glasses and respirator.

Ability to work in a laboratory with a moderate powder substance in the air

Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement

Must have the ability to safely handle warehouse equipment

Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas

Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended periods of time.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

Competitive Pay – $19 - 20/hour

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

Medical

Dental

Vision1

STD

LTD

HSA.

FSA

PTO

Life Insurance

401(k) & Roth with employer match

Eight Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident

Personal growth including training and development opportunities