Quality Control Technician - Night Shift

Quality Control Technician 12-Hour Night Shift

Location: Erlanger, KY, US, 41018

Perfetti Van Melle  (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) 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.

12 Hour Continental – rotating schedule for entire year - Work Half the Year!

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HACCP, PCQI, Auditing, ASQ, or FSSC 22000 certification a plus
• If degreed, 1 or more years of relevant work experience (preferably in a lab environment or a food manufacturing facility).
• If not degreed, 3 or more years of relevant work experience (preferably in a lab environment or food manufacturing facility)
• Effective written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate across all levels of the organization clearly and effectively.
• Working knowledge and use of computers is essential to this role. Intermediate level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.
• Knowledge of statistical process control techniques and their application to process control and continuous improvements.
• Ability to perform routine in-process production testing and testing of raw materials and packaging. Able to prepare samples for testing.
• Sound decision making, analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and basic food safety principles
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices, techniques, and testing/sampling methods.
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work tasks, excellent time management skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage difficult and challenging situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible with extended work hours. Rare, but occasional overtime will be required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole…