Technician I, Manufacturing Quality Assurance (2nd 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.), swabbing of equipment to verify cleanliness before use, and in-process quality control checks for low-speed Powder and Tea packaging lines
• Perform swabbing of manufacturing equipment to verify cleanliness
• Perform in-process quality control checks
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Skills: 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
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of experience in FDA or GMP regulated industry
• Education: High-school diploma (or equivalent)
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Group Health Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefit Programs: 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid time off: Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave, and time off for voting