Technician I, Manufacturing Quality Assurance (1st Shift)

Position Summary

The MQA Technician I is responsible for conducting quality control checks of materials, products and documentation before, during and after batch production activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-batch inspection activities (e.g., verify line clearance, review of staged materials, review of batch-related documentation, inspection of initial units, line release, etc.)
• Perform swabbing of manufacturing equipment to verify cleanliness before use
• Perform in-process quality control checks for low-speed Powder and Tea packaging lines
• Ensure batch-related documentation is completed accurately and completely in real-time
• Change the status of production materials to released, rejected, hold, etc.
• Document quality-related incidents using appropriate GMP documentation (e.g., nonconforming materials report, unplanned deviation report, quality incident report, etc.)
• Review production-related GMP documentation (e.g., production logbooks) to ensure they are being completed accurately and completely
• Report any violations of GMP procedures or company policy to MQA management
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written English
• Computer literacy, with solid PC and software experience
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs
• Strong ability to work independently and as a team member under the pressure of manufacturing
• This position will require the employee to operate a motorized powered lift i.e. Forklift, Scissor lift, one man lift, etc. A MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) will determine an employee's eligibility to operate these lifts.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in FDA or GMP regulated industry

Education

• High-school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with food, supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP quality systems