Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift

Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF's standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

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 allergens clean out effectiveness as needed

* Perform Pre - Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).

* Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.

* Collect 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.

Benefits:

* Medical Insurance

* Prescription Drug Plan

* Dental/Vision Insurance

* Employee Incentive Plan

* Flexible Spending Account

* Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

* Life/AD&D Insurance

* Short
- Term/Long-Term Disability

* Vacation Plan

* Paid Holidays

* Employee Assistance Program

* Adoption Assistance Program

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Maternity/Paternity Leave

* Pet Insurance

Salary:

* $44,000 - $55,000 a year, paid hourly, plus opportunity for overtime.

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

Work Environment:

* General Office setting/ Plant based