What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at OREGONS WILD HARVEST?
The primary function of this position is to work with the Quality Control Manager and others in quality control and production. Your role is crucial in supporting the production department, monitoring the quality of products, and ensuring the certification of materials used to manufacture dietary supplements at Oregon's Wild Harvest. Your contribution is integral to maintaining the high standards of our products.
Key Functions/Responsibilities
- Walk the floor, perform batch record checks, inspect all Quality Control points (set up, equipment, metal detection, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) followed, in-process material and finished product/label), document findings:
- Bottling/Packaging
- Blending Room
- Milling
- Encapsulating
- Raw Materials
- Bulk Packaging and Teas
- Bulk Capsules
- Finished Goods
- Extracts
- Inspect materials in Quarantine
- Take samples
- Release or reject
- File paperwork Label Control/Inventory
- Keep track of and monitor all labels
Qualifications/Skills:
- Must have high integrity and ethics standards
- Excellent analytical skills
- Able to follow SOP to determine whether raw material and product specifications are met
- Able to use simple measuring devices and computers (Inventory software, Excel, Access, Word)
- Able to communicate and work well with others in a collaborative, team environment
- Possesses or able to achieve thorough knowledge of Oregon Tilth, National Organic Program (NOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required
Education: A high school diploma or GED is required; a college degree in biology, chemistry, or another related field is preferred.
Experience: 3 years experience in a production, quality, or related field strongly preferred Skills:
- Must be dependable, accurate, and possess integrity and commitment to high-quality standards
- Ability to perform basic math/algebra functions to complete Production paperwork
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively as a part of a team
Salary : $22 - $23