VetJobs is Hiring a Quality Control Technician - Erlanger, KY Near Erlanger, KY
Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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.