Quality Assurance Technician - Day Shift (Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM)
The Clorox Company · Reno, NV · 2 days ago
Quality Assurance$30.91/hrFull-time
Your role at Clorox
QA technicians are responsible for verifying the quality of our product, monitoring the effectiveness of our processes, managing non-conformances, and conducting internal audits. They are expected to drive continual improvement of product quality and regulatory compliance. Personal development through formal training and collaborative work with co-workers is essential for success of this position. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position, meaning, a lapse of attention could adversely affect the safety of others by resulting in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, or operation motorized vehicle.
Schedule & Pay
- Starting Pay: $30.91/hour
- Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
In this role, you will
- Product and Process Verification: Verify packaging, product quality, and manufacturing processes. Perform testing on finished product samples and Work-in-progress (WIP) samples. Review and confirm accuracy of line monitoring records.
- Food Safety & GMP Compliance: Conduct regular Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections. Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with front-line associates to promote Food Safety and GMP awareness. Continuously seek and implement best practices to strengthen Food Safety and GMP culture.
- Reporting and Metrics: Submit quality metrics to leadership, including: Product mean and Cpk values for torques, net content, labels, pH, TA, ATP. Process completion and failure rates.
- Audits: Perform GMP and internal process audits across manufacturing functions: Ordering, Receiving, Storage, Blending, Processing, Packaging, Shipping.
What we look for
- Minimum Requirements:
- 1 year experience in food manufacturing quality control or 3 years experience in manufacturing quality control or 5 years experience in food manufacturing
- Fluent in English communications (Verbal, Written, Reading)
- Proficient in algebraic math
- Proficient with computer software and data entry
- GED / high school diploma with one of the following: 1 year experience in a food manufacturing quality control role or 3 years experience in a manufacturing quality control role or 5 years experience in food manufacturing
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Sciences)
- Ability to present results and quality initiatives to an audience of 5-15 individuals
- Proficient in statistical process control
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate
- Familiarity with FDA regulations
- Experience with LDMS
- Internal Eligibility Criteria:
- Completion of a minimum of one level skill blocks signed off
- Must be in "good standing" with the company, any written warning or above are not eligible to apply. If you qualify, you will be interviewed following the standard interview process
- Training Period: Must have the ability to work on the Day shift during the training period. Shift hours will vary
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
- Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
- Flexible work environment, depending on your role
- Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
- Half-day Fridays, depending on your location