Quality Technician

Job Title:

Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician works on the production floor to perform quality checks, ensure that quality processes are followed, and maintain accurate documentation. This role focuses primarily on in-process quality inspection in a clean manufacturing environment, with limited lab work that involves preparing samples for third-party testing. The Quality Technician interprets and follows specifications and standard operating procedures, complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and communicates quality-related information clearly in both verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

* Perform quality checks on products directly on the production floor throughout the manufacturing process.

* Ensure quality processes and procedures are consistently followed across multiple production lines.

* Maintain accurate, complete, and timely quality documentation and records.

* Prepare product samples for shipment to third-party testing partners, following proper handling and labeling procedures.

* Accurately interpret and follow reference documentation, including product specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

* Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) at all times.

* Communicate quality-related findings, issues, and updates clearly and professionally in both verbal and written form.

* Walk the production floor regularly to pull samples from various lines for inspection and testing.

* Identify potential quality issues and escalate concerns according to established procedures.

* Support a positive quality culture by collaborating with production and other teams to uphold high standards.

* Use basic math skills to perform measurements, calculations, and data entry related to quality checks.

* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by following training, adopting best practices, and providing feedback on quality processes.

Essential Skills

* At least 8 months of quality experience in a manufacturing or laboratory setting if no degree, or an associate degree in the sciences with no work experience.

* Hands-on experience with quality control, quality assurance, or quality inspection (if no degree).

* Ability to perform detailed quality checks and inspections on the production floor.

* Ability to accurately interpret and follow specifications, SOPs, and other reference documentation.

* Strong attention to detail to identify and document quality issues and deviations.

* Basic math skills to support measurements, calculations, and data recording.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting and documenting quality-related information.

* Ability to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

* Comfort working in a manufacturing and quality-focused environment with multiple production lines.

* Ability to walk the facility and pull samples from various production lines as needed.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Associate degree in a scientific discipline is preferred for candidates without prior work experience.

* Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment is preferred for candidates without a degree.

* Interest in building a long-term career in a manufacturing and quality setting with opportunities for advancement.

* Willingness to learn, be trained, and develop new skills in quality and manufacturing.

* Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with production and quality teams.

* Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, samples, and multiple tasks on the production floor.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, large manufacturing facility with several production lines that require regular walking to pull samples and perform inspections. The schedule is 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime. Saturday overtime may be required on a rotational basis and can vary in hours (for example, 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) depending on business needs, though it is not every Saturday.

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