Quality Control Technician - 3rd shift

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Shift available: 

3rd Shift (11pm - 7am) 

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.


• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.


• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.


• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.


• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.


• Places 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


• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures

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


• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms


• Able to lift 50 pounds