Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift

About the Role

The Quality Control Technician ensures NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability.
• Performs all necessary analysis as required, 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) and 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 points & GMP audits.
• Assists in all foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting setups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and releases when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergens clean out effectiveness as needed.
• Performs Pre-Op audit when necessary (e.g., equipment down for maintenance).
• Performs production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on the calibration schedule.
• Collects micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by the QC manager.
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Pay

$44,250.00 - $55,313.00 per year, paid weekly.