What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at C-Care LLC?
NOTE: The schedule for this opportunity is Monday- Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Quality Control Technician will assist in ensuring the manufacturing (mixing/compounding/weighing) and filling production lines generate a consistently suitable output of products that meet quality and efficiency standards. Quality Control Technicians work within the production shifts, and assist documenting, recording and maintaining critical and other quality checks within each area of the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist in Quality department efforts in inspection and testing of received, and in-process materials, components, and products to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
- Perform quality checks including but not limited to: start-up procedures and 30-minute checks, pallet check assessments, labeling assessment, product organoleptic evaluation, and batch related information assurance.
- Ensure both self, and other QC technicians, as well as specialized Production employees tasked with quality tasks, all are maintaining all quality checks in accordance with the site Quality Management Program.
- Assist in the development of an enhanced quality control process within C-Care, to include warehouse, receiving, mixing/compounding, and filling areas.
- Assist Quality Control Manager, as well as Director of Quality on driving deviation reporting and non-conformity observations from all areas of the facility to Quality Assurance management, Director of Quality and production staff and management as needed.
- Assist in the development of a robust, communicative, and controlled quality process with the Director of Quality and Technical Services Manager.
- Voice and escalate concerns including quality deviations, employee safety and/or management issues, and all hazard control areas within the facility.
- Demonstrate proactive thinking and critical, rapid correction as needed.
- Assist in development and evaluation of new procedures and protocols with the Director of Quality.
- Verification of checklist paperwork and/or electronic records daily.
- Deliver quality results and recordkeeping.
- Attend EHS meetings and discuss potential risks and issues.
- Maintain critical awareness of all areas of the facility with respect to quality and hazard control.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. or B.A. in a related field.
- 2 years of prior experience in a quality control role with direct experience in observing product quality within a manufacturing process and environment.
- Prior experience with reviewing batch records, start-up records, 30-min checklists and all other quality documentation for verification purposes is preferred.
- Prior training as an ISO 22716 Lead Auditor and Internal Auditing, HACCP and FDA GMP/OTC guidelines within 21 CFR 210-2101 is a plus.
- Ability to work independently without supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both written & orally.
- Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Prior experience with MS Office applications like Word and Excel.
- Availability and willingness to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends to meet customer needs.
- Sampling of materials may require lifting of drum lids and/or shifting of 55lb. Bags; Lifting of 5g reagent chemical drums; walking throughout facility (140,000 sq. ft.) and climbing stairs to processing area.