Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift (5p - 5a)

Full Time Copiague, Copiague, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: US $20.00 To US $26.00 Hourly

REPORTS TO: QA Manager
HOURLY RATE:$20.00 – $26.00
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent | Full-Time , 12 – Hour Shift
LOCATION: Copiague, NY

SCHEDULE:
Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (48 hours)

Week 2:
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours)

This pattern will keep repeating.

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring the quality of production by enforcing GMP, validating processes, and providing documentation. This position entails working in the Production area with standing for long periods of time.

• Accurate and timely testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products
• Non-conforming products are controlled and corrective actions are taken
• Production areas consistently follow GMP standards
• Equipment and environmental monitoring are properly maintained
• QC records are complete, accurate, and up to date

• Responsible for all testing related to the quality of product and raw material (pH, brix, in-process product weights, label verification, moisture and water activity testing, etc.).
• Perform all activities related to quality checks for raw ingredients and packaging materials before being brought into GMP Production areas.
• Assist with sampling of raw materials and finished goods as per sampling procedures and release through Vicinity software.
• Conduct Final QC checks of the finished product.
• Responsible for the collection and maintenance of retain samples for raw and packaging materials and finished goods.
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results.

• Responsible for controlling/holding OOS or non-conforming products and taking the necessary corrective actions to mitigate further quality risk to in-process or finished products; work collaboratively with the on-shift production supervisor and perform the appropriate escalation to senior management.
• Document results of inspections and provide guidance on corrective actions.

• Enforce and monitor Production/Packaging/Warehouse areas for GMP compliance.
• Verify the production pick list for each product before the start of production.
• Monitor housekeeping, cleaning and sanitation, personal hygiene, and pest control programs of the facility.
• Perform regular verification of weighing scales, thermometers, pH meters and refractometers, metal detectors, and maintenance of lab equipment and maintain records of the same.
• Responsible for monitoring and verifying sanitation activities; complete ATP swabs and perform rinse water sampling after sanitation step (line clearance/end of shift cleaning/deep cleaning).
• Maintain and complete all QC monitoring records as GDP.
• Conduct or assist in air and water quality testing and assessments, and environmental monitoring program to ensure compliance with GMPs and regulatory standards.

• A diploma/degree in Food Science or a related life science discipline from an accredited college/university is required.
• HACCP and related food safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices and procedures in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Previous Quality experience in a food manufacturing facility is considered an asset.

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