Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Degree preferred in analytical chemistry or similar/related field
• Minimum of 1 year working in a manufacturing or production based environment; experience in a GMP facility a plus
• Analytical instrumentation experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and audits to monitor and ensure traceability of product movement throughout the facility and to confirm established product quality requirements are achieved across all stages of production
• Promptly communicate identified discrepancies to site and regional leaders and document accordingly
• Advise operators of problems and follow up to ensure resolution; troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve efficiently to minimize production downtime
• Investigate and participate in correction activities as directed
• Assist with calibration, preventative, and routine maintenance of equipment
• Continuously monitor processes to ensure sampling is appropriate to the product; color, flavor, weight, size, and appearance of the finished product meets specifications
• Oversee QC for changeovers from one product or batch to another; ensure equipment and product continues to meet all specifications
• Works with and trains new employees in all facets of finished goods manufacturing operation
• Ensure work areas are maintained, organized, and in compliance with sanitary requirements
• Accurately complete documentation and enter data to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements; responsible for maintaining traceability in seed-to-sale and information management systems
• Perform duties related to sampling and testing as required by production and staffing needs
• Provide guidance on placement of operators and others on the production line
• Possesses knowledge of the sanitation, safety, and requirements for food processing, handling, and storage in manufacturing of Gummy products
• Responsible for CIP operation throughout all equipment used in the process to manufacture Gummy products
• Maintain HACCP for all products and processes manufactured onsite
• Lifts containers of in-process, finished, or waste products and transports within the facility as necessary
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices
• Responsible for destruction of designated products
• Maintain and enforce strict adherence to established safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and participate in problem solving activities to drive process improvements
• Promote a culture of quality and change management
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical instrumentation experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred