Quality Control Technician

OBJECTIVE: The Quality Control Technician performs quality inspection, product testing, materials inspection, preparation of production paperwork, preparation of products for shipment, quality documentation, and production line audits.

REPORTS TO: Quality Control Manager

SUPERVISES: None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform in-process and final quality inspections of product.
• Prepare production paperwork in accordance with SOPs and WIs.
• Prepare quality documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness for all products.
• Audit the Production line.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, ISO, OSHA and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College level coursework in a hard science preferred
• Knowledge of chemical terminology and units of measure, preferred
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow written and oral direction.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to read and interpret written policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete paperwork correctly.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others to achieve goals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize good quality and perform to quality standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, walk, and stand.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to grasp small objects.
• Vision includes close vision, color vision and distance vision.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.