Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift

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.
• Maintains equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness. Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Affixes 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. Performs Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
• Performs production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule. Collects 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.

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
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

General Office Setting