Description

Company Overview

About Lakanto: 

Lakanto is the leading Monkfruit Sweetener in the sugar replacement game. Using a special formula of both Monk Fruit and Erythritol we produce not only our one-of-a-kind Monkfruit Sweeteners, but dozens of baking mixes, chocolates, and more! In the health and wellness space, we’ve quickly become a staple for customers of all types of needs, ranging from diabetes, keto, sugar-free lifestyle, and everything in between.

Quality Control Technician

Come Join our Quality Team! We are looking for motivated individuals that are passionate about food and sugar substitutes. Lakanto is a food manufacturer that specializes in the production of Monkfruit Sweetener and products that are sweetened with monk fruit. Lakanto has been growing significantly over the past few years and the growth continues as we expand production capabilities in Orem, UT. Lakanto is dedicated to providing the world with premium, consistent, and safe products. The Quality Control Technician will assist the quality department in achieving this goal.

Responsibilities:

• Support the job function of the QC Manager
• Collect samples of raw ingredients and finished goods using GMP sampling techniques
• Daily production floor inspection
• Conduct routine quality tests (organoleptic, purity, moisture, etc.)
• Operate general lab equipment and instruments (i.e., colorimeter, ash oven, etc.)
• Operate precise instruments (i.e., microscope, HPLC, etc.)
• Create and follow quality testing SOPs
• Follow all pertinent SOPs
• Conduct internal audit based on HACCP/HARPC
• Determine the root cause of customer complaints
• Communicate technical information with parties that have little background in food quality and safety
• Manage multiple high-priority projects
• Review batch records and release products
• Collect daily micro samples pre-, during, or post-production
• Analyze data obtained from various sources
• Critically troubleshoot non-conformances
• Uphold quality standards and policies in accordance with 21 CFR PART 117, FSMA, and other applicable regulations

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor of Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
• Basic laboratory knowledge and experience
• PCQI or HACCP training preferred
• Communication skills in English, both verbal and writing
• Eager to learn new skills and systems
• Work and contribute to a team environment
• Lift up to 50lbs occasionally
• Comfortable working with fall protection
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• Basic computer skills to support data entry in various forms

Benefits & Company Perks:

• 27 Paid Days Off in Your First Year (12 Paid Holidays and 15 PTO)
• Excellent Medical, Vision & Dental
• Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
• Optional 401K
• Optional HSA Matching Program
• Team Building Activities
• Free Products
• Meaningful work for a company doing good in the world!

Hours:

• 8am-4pm open to future changes