Quality Control Tech I - Mid Shift at Pro-Form Laboratories

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Summary:

The entry level position (Quality Control Technician I) is responsible for executing in accordance to Company Quality systems set forth to comply with 21 CFR part 110 and 111 and Company certifications including NSF, QAI (Organic) and OU Kosher.  QC Technicians will perform tasks to meet scheduled production dates. This position is accountable for accurate documentation and ensuring appropriate testing is performed in accordance to Company procedures and 21 CFR Part 111. QC Technicians report lab supply needs to the Senior Quality Supervisor. 

Essential Functions:  

• Inspect incoming components upon receipt and inform appropriate personnel of non- conforming results; infestation, damages or other food safety concerns 
• Sample incoming components in accordance to Company sampling plan for retain purposes and evaluation or submission to laboratory for analysis
• Prepare composite samples for submission to laboratory for analysis
• Responsible for handling components and avoiding damage or contamination
• Stay abreast of all urgent requests of Raw Materials and Packaging Components as needed by Production
• Prepare lab submission forms
• Support sampling of expired materials
• Support routine environmental sampling in the facility
• Support routine sanitizations through environmental swabbing and ATP testing
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety rules including safe operation of equipment
• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations including but not limited to OSHA and CFR’s
• Maintain business confidentiality relative to picking, promotions, distribution methods, inventory, customer lists and financial reports
• Utilize equipment/tools properly to increase productivity, efficiency, safety, and report any unsafe conditions/equipment or injury
• Perform other job functions as required

Position Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skills:

• 1 year of GMP manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform simple math calculations and printing legibly on applicable documents
• Understanding the different means to identify raw materials and packaging components
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
• Communication (oral and written); bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Problem solving skills 
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Excellent attendance
• Strong desire to ensure customer needs are met with the best service possible
• Position requires interfacing with several departments
• Able to follow instructions
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work as part of a team
• Available to work overtime, various shifts, weekend, and holidays as production demands

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Reporting Relationships:

Quality Control Technicians report directly to the Senior Quality Supervisor, and work with others in the Operations, Inventory, and Quality Department.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description.  The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of this position.