Job Description
Quality Control Technician-Erlanger, KY
This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
MAIN FUNCTION:
QC technician responsible for quality analysis of raw materials, finished products, expired materials, and Contract Manufactured items. This technician will also offer support to Production in making quality decisions, investigating non-conforming product, detailing Rejections/Deviations/Warehouse Dispositions, and maintaining Quality Control Lab supplies and cleanliness.
This position reports to the QC Manager.
Working hours would either be 2nd shift - 2:00PM to 10:30PM or 3rd shift - 10:00PM to 6:30PM
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Operate and understand standard QC laboratory equipment.
• Complete work on-time, accurately, and with Quality and Food Safety in mind.
• Complete individual and group departmental/QC related projects.
• Manage daily laboratory activities, including, but not limited to Production, Sample, and R&D samples, as well as Raw Materials.
• Learn and utilize QC procedures and relevant Process Instructions.
• Learn and utilize basic raw material and finished flavor characteristics when making organoleptic evaluations.
• Provide Quality support to the Operations group aiding in processing and handling of finished products and raw materials in all supervised and unsupervised situations. Also lend other support to Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain
• Follow basic GLP, GMP, and Safety standards.
• Perform QC equipment checks and calibrations.
• Maintain QC laboratory, stocking/purchasing supplies and raw materials.
• Maintain proper storage and organization of QC product retains.
• Manage laboratory responsibilities in unsupervised situations including overtime/weekend situations on first, second, or third shifts.
• Conduct all standard QC testing procedures in all areas of QC. Make confident decisions and dispositions for all physical and sensory tests.
• Initiate and inform pertinent parties of all material rejections and deviations. Provide accurate and complete information and documentation to allow for proper root cause and corrective action follow-up.
• Create and maintain Finished Product and Raw Material Quality Specifications.
• Communicate all outstanding quality issues with the entire QC team.
• Maintain and update specific product testing procedures and individual lot data in the AS400.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
• Focus on Food Safety and Customer/Consumer needs in all aspects of work.
• Completes Deviation/Rejection investigations to determine actual Root Causes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
• Encourages Trust between Operations and Quality.

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