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Title: QC Technician - First Shift (Warehouse Associate)

Location: Melrose Park, IL

Duration: 6 Month Contract

Shift/Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-2.30pm, occasional weekends

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company and/or customer quality standards. 

Responsibilities:

·         Make batch adjustments to meet specification.

·         Fill out all documents as necessary to support batching operation.

·         Identify potential problems and correct the situation or notify supervisor.

·         Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards. May include the use of pH meters, CarboQC, Titrator, and other instrumentation.

·         Monitor elements of HARPC program by conducting RPC checks at prescribed frequencies.

·         Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintains test results, and calculates batch adjustments for certain products.

·         Approve batches for packaging and conforming finished product for shipment and places non-conforming product on hold for further analysis.

·         Make corresponding inventory movements in SAP.

·         File and maintain retained samples.

·         Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

·         Prepare reagents and solutions for use in testing.

·         Observes conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, making recommendations for improvement.

·         Perform other job related duties, as assigned by supervisor/manager

Requirements:

·         Ability to communicate effectively in order to comprehend standard operating procedures and departmental processes.

·         Self-starter and good decision making skills.

·         Ability to manage personal safety and environmental concerns throughout production environment.

·         Ability to stand, push, pull, stoop, bend, climb, and walk up/down steps repeatedly throughout duration of shift.

·         General PC competencies and familiarity with Microsoft Office.

·         Ability to multi-task to meet production demands.

·         High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Can be waived for internal candidates.

·         3 years of related Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

·         Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

·         Experience in a high speed food manufacturing environment (preferred)

·         Ability to stand for duration of shift