Quality Technician

General Duties

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, the Quality Control Technician is responsible for continually monitoring, identifying and controlling non‑conformances in respect to product quality and product safety requirements. The QC Technician will work collaboratively with the Production Supervisor to foster an environment of continual learning, awareness and improvement. The QC Technician will follow set processes and ensure adherence to GMP and product quality standards.

• Responsible for continuous monitoring of all product quality requirements through statistical methods, from raw material to palletization
• Responsible for continuous monitoring of product safety requirements through continuous audit
• First article/Changeover approval & line clearance in collaboration with Production Supervisor
• Raising NCRs where product is not met and working with Operations team to rectify, quantify and isolate
• Responsible for monitoring and verifying correct operation of metal detection systems
• Continuous on‑line training of operators in product quality and product safety requirements
• Monitoring and recording critical process settings, as determined by Operations
• Ensures all relevant specifications, standards and other tools are present and up to date for successful manufacture
• Collect product samples for batch release testing & laboratory retained samples at the end of each shift
• Verify correct raw materials, monitor quality and verify traceability
• Auditing employee conformance to issued manufacturing policies associated with product quality and product safety
• Generation of routine shift product performance reports for production and quality managers
• Responsible for performing production cleaning verification on identified converting equipment and other areas as required
• Responsible for the verification and collection of all relevant production records and documentation
• Responsible for ensuring continuous improvement and quality monitoring throughout the production cycle

• Self‑motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Analytical ability
• Understanding of product quality and product safety requirements
• Prior experience paper making/converting operations preferred
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must have good written and oral communication skills
• Flexible availability; day/night and weekend shifts (rotating 8‑hour schedules)

Sofidel offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and supplemental programs such as STD, LTD, accident insurance.

Sofidel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer