What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician - 3rd shift position at Newly Weds Foods- Springdale, AR?
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.
Shift available:
3rd Shift (11pm - 7am)
Essential functions
- Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
- Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
- Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
- Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
- Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
- Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
- Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
- Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
- Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
- Checks allergen clean out effectiveness as needed
- Performs Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
- Performs production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
- Collects micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
- Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager
- Maintains retain sample area and control sample file
- Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures
Qualifications
- H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience
- Ability to use quality control analysis equipment
- Fluency in spoken & written English
- Mathematical Skills
- Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required
- Ability to climb ladders to work platforms
- Able to lift 50 pounds