Quality Technician - C Shift

Quality Technician I – C Shift

Full Time Regular Technical Eugene, OR, US

Salary Range: $21.55 To $23.30 Annually

Title of Role:
Quality Technician I

Department:
Quality

Reports to:

Quality and Food Safety Supervisor

FLSA Designation:
Hourly/Non-exempt

Supervision Received/Exercised:
No direct supervision exercised.

This is for our C shift, 10pm-630am

The QC Technician is responsible for monitoring the products (intermediate and finished goods), processes, raw materials, facility, and personnel for compliance to all relevant regulatory and product specification requirements. This includes evaluating intermediate material, production processes, finished goods inspections and evaluations to ensure that all products meet specifications, pose no food safety hazard and are free from foreign material and infestation.

The position routinely collects and reviews relevant production/QC worksheets and Food Safety documentation to ensure accuracy. This position routinely performs QA backup functions including sampling and microbial analysis and other duties as requested. Other duties will include department filing, customer complaint investigations, line audits, and will complete projects and inspections as assigned by quality management.

• Production process inspection and evaluation
• Collaboration with Production to ensure Quality Program requirements
• Act as a resource for Quality related questions and issues
• Perform pre-operational sanitation inspections in areas assigned
• Follow close adherence to Pre-requisite Programs of the Food Safety Plan
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all operational and Quality SOP’s
• Escalate discrepancies when Quality situations falls outside of compliance
• Assist in maintaining the hold & disposition program
• ATP Swabbing
• Authority to hold product that does not conform to customer agreements, finished product specifications, or legal requirements and to make decisions in collaboration with Quality Management regarding product disposition including release
• Provide leadership to Production Staff with regard to their concerns with procedures, product quality, and regulatory requirements

• Using established SOPs, perform routine analytical testing including, but not limited to, HPTLC botanical , ICP-MS heavy metals, organoleptic, microbial, particle size, bulk density, and moisture analysis of raw, in-process, or finished good materials.
• Using established SOPs, perform routine analysis and evaluation of dietary supplement legal label and other finished product packaging materials.
• Perform laboratory activities including sample preparation, solvent/reagent preparation, laboratory maintenance, upkeep, and laboratory inventory management.
• Maintain clear, accurate and timely documentation of all laboratory work, testing data, and results
• Comply with all pertinent regulatory standards regarding equipment and testing procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab work area, while conforming to Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
• Coordinate, prepare, and submit sampled materials for external laboratory analysis, as needed
• Assist with researching & evaluating new testing methodology, as needed

• Generate analytical data and analysis reports, relevant to assigned analytical testing, in a timely manner
• Ensure ERP & material receipt activities are performed according to requirements, including Quality hold & release of raw materials in conformance with federal regulations and GFSI standards
• Ensure sample & test tracking databases are kept up to date
• Assist with development, revision, and annual reviews of controlled documents such as WIs & SOPs
• Document review & filing, as needed
• Sample retention management, as needed

• Intermediate inspection and evaluation
• Finished goods inspection, testing and lab analysis
• Assist in maintaining the micro-hold product program
• Assist in maintaining the material review board
• Micro testing, carton weights and raw material sampling when assigned

• Production record review. Review batch records for accuracy and compliance to all internal and external requirements

• Using measuring/testing equipment accurately
• Working knowledge of Current GMP’s and FDA Regulations for CFR 111 and 117
• Knowledge of HACCP and Risk-based Preventative Controls preferred
• Experience with sampling methods including sterile technique
• Three years in a production/manufacturing environment preferably in food production

• Ability to take initiative, plan, and execute tasks independently
• Ability to balance attention to detail and swift execution
• Successfully manage competing priorities and expectations of stakeholders
• Clear and effective communication
• Ability to be persuasive and negotiate

• Builds relationships quickly and easily
• Ability to collaborate effectively

• Strong critical…