What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician 12-Hour B Shift position at Perfetti Van Melle?
OVERVIEW
Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos and Airheads!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Quality Assurance Technician to join our growing team.
Hours: 6:00am-6:30pm
12 Hour Continental – rotating schedule for entire year - Work Half the Year!
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Quality Assurance Technician helps perform testing and/or auditing to ensure Perfetti Van Melle products are manufactured and shipped according to company specifications. This role assists with problem solving related to product quality, identifies areas for improvement, and supports the implementation of effective solutions. The Quality Control Technician will follow procedures and requirements to ensure Food Safety, Quality and GMP guidelines are followed, and works closely with cross functional teams to support the continued success of the business.
- Monitor and collect qualitative/quantitative data for all products to ensure that products meet specifications. Input analytical data into the computerized lab management system.
- Maintain a clean / safe work environment. Maintain and calibrate test equipment as scheduled. Follow lab standard operating procedures and methods.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues: including risk assessments, deviations, retesting, rejections of raw materials and finished goods.
- Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start up and performance.
- Monitor environment of plant using test equipment and procedures. Monitor production lines and operator checks routinely throughout production auditing. Monitor plant GMP's and quality and food safety programs by \ completion of assigned audits and support of corrective actions.
- Support technical communication of information in shift team meetings and with cross-functional shift team members as assigned.
- Investigate, test, and collect data to improve a process or improve product/product packaging on a regular basis.
- Support technical, quality and food safety, continuous improvement, cost reduction and R&D projects as assigned.
- Contribute to/participate in a positive team culture that sees problems as opportunities and promotes servant leadership
- Establish and work toward personal development objectives
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
The Quality Assurance Technician helps perform testing and/or auditing to ensure Perfetti Van Melle products are manufactured and shipped according to company specifications. This role assists with problem solving related to product quality, identifies areas for improvement, and supports the implementation of effective solutions. The Quality Control Technician will follow procedures and requirements to ensure Food Safety, Quality and GMP guidelines are followed, and works closely with cross functional teams to support the continued success of the business.
- Monitor and collect qualitative/quantitative data for all products to ensure that products meet specifications. Input analytical data into the computerized lab management system.
- Maintain a clean / safe work environment. Maintain and calibrate test equipment as scheduled. Follow lab standard operating procedures and methods.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues: including risk assessments, deviations, retesting, rejections of raw materials and finished goods.
- Monitor and approve production equipment sanitation, start up and performance.
- Monitor environment of plant using test equipment and procedures. Monitor production lines and operator checks routinely throughout production auditing. Monitor plant GMP's and quality and food safety programs by \ completion of assigned audits and support of corrective actions.
- Support technical communication of information in shift team meetings and with cross-functional shift team members as assigned.
- Investigate, test, and collect data to improve a process or improve product/product packaging on a regular basis.
- Support technical, quality and food safety, continuous improvement, cost reduction and R&D projects as assigned.
- Contribute to/participate in a positive team culture that sees problems as opportunities and promotes servant leadership
- Establish and work toward personal development objectives
WHAT WE OFFER
At Perfetti Van Melle, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:
- PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
- 13 paid holidays
- Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
- Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Extremes, and Mentos)
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with low premiums and incentives
- HSA or FSA options
- 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
- Well-being subsidy up to $500 Annually
- Maternity & Paternity leave options.
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Safety Voucher up to $125
- Service Awards
- On the Job Training
- Knowledge of GMP's, FDA, and OSHA regulations
- Training in Health and Safety policies and procedures
Join the Sweet Life by applying today!
Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.