MQ SAMPLER I -3RD SHIFT (SPARKS, NV)

About the Role

Samples and inspects in-process materials, finished products, incoming raw materials, and components. Applies basic skills while developing specialized skills in procedures and techniques appropriate to MQ sampling. Performs routine tasks with limited decision-making required under close supervision. This is an overnight shift position.

Responsibilities

• Performs raw material evaluation on all incoming shipments by inspecting the condition and appearance of material and packaging.
• Obtains representative lot samples.
• Completes necessary documentation pertaining to the sampling of raw materials and finished contract manufactured products, including logbook completion.
• Performs Oracle/LIMS data entry related to the sampling of raw materials.
• Maintains the inventory of sampled components.
• Maintains inventory of sampling supplies and submits supply requisitions to designated personnel.
• Performs housekeeping (e.g., cleaning utensils, sweeping floor) responsibilities in the sample booth.
• Performs audits to ensure compliance with GMPs and SOPs.
• Communicates problems or out-of-specification issues to supervisor/lead.
• Completes inspection and disposition of customer return items at the Roselle warehouse.
• Truthfully and legibly completes required paperwork, written, and electronic reports.
• Identifies and submits suggestions to improve efficiencies, quality, and safety.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Safety Responsibilities

• Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
• Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
• Provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, SOPs, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
• Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
• Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in quality processes, inspection, and GMP environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills with Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
• Oracle and LIMS experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work in any area where trained based on department needs.
• Interacts and collaborates with others and audits production operations in real-time.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
• Prioritizes and calmly handles multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits flexibility and willingness to change tasks frequently and work in different areas as needed.
• Learns quickly, operates independently, and assumes responsibility for new tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and identifies issues with materials being sampled.
• High quality of work required.
• Strong sense of urgency to complete assigned tasks and make sound decisions.
• Good teamwork skills and effective communication with others.
• Demonstrates integrity and models core values.
• Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including safety.
• Ability to work at both the 391 and 395 facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine emails to communicate within QC and with operations personnel.
• Accurately and truthfully completes documentation.
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to apply basic math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) and concepts such as fractions, percentages, and averages.
• Ability to compare results to specifications to determine if results meet requirements.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel to other facilities as needed.
• Ability to use motorized hand lifts.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including off shifts and weekends.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; stand and/or walk throughout the facility; ascend and/or descend stairs; forward bend and squat.
• Use hands to inspect, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Enter information into a computer, handle product in various stages and forms (e.g., raw materials, work in progress, finished products in liquid, powdered, and tablet forms), and use equipment and/or tools.
• Frequently required to use sense of smell.
• Regularly lift, move, slide, raise, and/or place up to 50 lbs. from 31 inches, carry for 5 feet, and return to 31 inches.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist height.
• Grasp up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and move box 10 inches to the side, then back again at 36 inches (MQ Sampler role only).

Work Environment

• Works around ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, botanicals, and chemicals such as alcohol, which may require respiratory protection.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and biological materials.
• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to vapors, airborne particles, and/or herbal aromas, some classified as allergens or irritants.
• Works in all areas of manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.
• Frequently exposed to all FDA-designated major food allergens (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans, except for peanuts).
• Works in loud areas that require hearing protection and other protective equipment.