Quality Control Technician 2Nd Shift

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

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

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience

• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment

• Fluency in spoken & written English

• Mathematical Skills

• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required

• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms

• Able to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

General Office Setting