Quality Control Technician

POSITION PURPOSE :

Perform various quality assurance and quality control functions; ensure measuring equipment is accurate to determine that customer specifications are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Exhibit Good Documentation and Laboratory Practices.
• Perform online quality control checks of all production lines.
• Determine Quantity Control Parameters. Monitor package fill volumes / weights to ensure compliance with label declarations.
• Code verification of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging if applicable.
• Perform quality control monitoring of lab and plant systems.
• Monitor scales used for weight verification.
• Perform environmental monitoring of production areas.
• Monitor temperatures of equipment utilized for methods or processes in which temperature is a critical factor or step.
• Maintain sample retention library.
• Receive and track analytical reagents, thermometers and other laboratory supplies.
• Change incubation room charts.
• Perform general cleaning per laboratory sanitation requirements.
• Recognize and respond to unexpected test results, errors and discrepancies.
• Calibrate pH meters and perform pH measurement.
• Ability to read and comprehend oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings.
• Visual color discrimination, general vision of 20 / 40 or better with or without corrective lenses.
• Employees are expected to act in a manner that is professional and appropriate for representing the company.
• Perform any other work duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described below are representatives of those demands that are required to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED

Moderate on the job training. High school diploma, GED or some technical training or certifications preferred. Related experience and / or detailed administrative background a plus.

An Equal Opportunity Employer