Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergen clean out effectiveness as needed.
• Perform Pre – Op audit when necessary (example : equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager.
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Pay Rate-$23 an hour plus .85 shift differential.

Work Environment

The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.