Quality Control Technician
Job Type:Full Time; Non-Exempt
TheQuality Control Technicianwill work cross-functionally to plan, organize, and recommend strategies to ensure products are developed successfully and in accordance with all specifications, SOP's, and GMP's. This position will be responsible for enforcing processing and manufacturing procedures, technology, and business practices documented in state-level SOPs, policies, forms, and batch records. This includes a complete understanding of the operation and maintenance for all equipment and HMI controls critical to finished good manufacturing. Also responsible for ensuring finished gummies meet formulation specifications, food safety guidelines, and established quality standards.
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
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or GED is required
Degree preferred in analytical chemistry or similar/related field
Experience Requirements:
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
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Fluent English skills to read/understand written instructions, manuals, and other information; to maintain a variety of written records, and to communicate effectively with and train, employees in a complex process
Fundamental arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, division) to calculate weights, fills, etc
Computer skills, including keyboarding, standard functions, and data entry
Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing equipment malfunctions, reading/understand gauges/controls/touch screen logic
Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing equipment malfunctions
Perform duties that require constant attention to the manufacturing process
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Ability to stand/walk for most of shift
Ability to push/pull items weighing up to 100 pounds assisted
Ability to maintain attention and focus during manufacturing process
Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools.
Environment:
Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees to wear hearing protection
Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, etc., enough to cause minor discomfort, oily/wet conditions
Employees to wear protective eyewear, hair nets, uniforms, steel-toed shoes, and gloves