Quality Control Technician Second Shift

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Employment Status: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Onsite Newton, NC

Work Schedule: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Travel: None

Supervision: None

Reports to: Quality Control Supervisor

Pay: $20.50/hour with $1.00/hour shift differential, this position is eligible for a pay increase once qualified then after three years of experience.

Position Summary: Quality Control (QC) Technician is responsible for accurately testing and approving incoming raw materials and manufactured products, according to standard procedures and specifications. Ensures quality through testing and inspecting at various stages of the production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all quality control tests on raw materials and manufactured products in a timely and accurate manner per established guidelines and frequencies.

• Performs quality control tests and inspections on device production (First Piece Inspection).

• Performs in-process audits throughout the course of the shift to verify compliance to both internal procedures and customer specifications.

• Contribute to laboratory cleanliness and biohazard removal.

• Collects raw material, validation, in-process and finished product samples for analytical testing.

• Calibrates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Ensures the QC support in Manufacturing (Environment Monitoring) and cleaning verification/validation process.

• Participates in Outside of Specification (OOS) investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development.

• Maintains laboratory inventory.

• Follows established health and safety procedures and policies.

Other Duties

• Assists production, R&D, and Engineering departments when required.

• Assists validations, studies and routine tests product development.

• Assists and coordinates the samples sent to external laboratory for testing.

• Performs other Quality Control Technician duties as assigned.

This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities. These items may change, or new items may be assigned with or without notice.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Highschool Diploma/GED required.

• Associate degree preferred.

• Some laboratory experience such as pipetting, measuring, and caliper preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) Required

• Knowledge of analytical and quality control test methods.

• Knowledge of the proper use and preparation of chemicals and reagents.

• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions.

• Knowledge of Food Safety, Pharmacopeia’s and/or Regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of effective, safe laboratory, and experimental procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong laboratory testing skills.

• Ability to self-motivate and work without direct supervision.
• Strong ability to analyze data and results is required.
• Strong multi-tasking ability is required
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, other computer programs, and technology.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Modified “light duty” restrictions may be arranged as needed and when available for job-related injuries or illnesses.

Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing job duties, the employee is required to:
• Regularly required to sit, walk, and stand.
• Lift/carry/push/pull under 10 pounds.
• Use hands repetitively for writing, keyboarding, and grasping/holding.
• Lift, carry, or push up to 20 pounds.
• Twist/turn; reach outward and over shoulders, and bend and squat.
• Maintain adequate hearing for telephone and in-person communication with customers and fellow
employees.
• Maintain visual acuity to read paper documents, computer screens, and inspect products.
• Ability to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions
• Environment: Primarily works in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery,
and temperature variations.
• Safety Requirements: Must adhere to all company safety policies, wear appropriate PPE (personal
protective equipment), and comply with OSHA and facility safety standards.
Working Conditions
This position typically functions in a combination of an office and plant environment; there will be exposure to moderate noise levels, fumes, dust, chemicals, heat/cold, and allergens especially in plant/warehouse environment.

EEO Policy Statement:
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Gusmer will also consider requests for reasonable accommodations made by applicants and employees on an individualized basis, including those based on disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, where such accommodations do not impose an undue burden on the business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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