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Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Portland, IN

Summary

The position will support the quality department by performing incoming product inspections, gauge calibration, Certificate of Compliance, creating sample boards, labels, shop packets and entering production reports.

Reports to: Quality Manager

 


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform incoming quality assurance inspection of raw materials, cartons, caps, colorant, resin, colorant, etc.
  • Maintain all product history files.
  • Create C of C and C of A, as needed
  • Create all production labels and verify their accuracy.
  • Create and print shop packets and packaging instructions for all orders.
  • Create and maintain all sample boards/sample totes.
  • Assist in sorting/reworking all products placed on hold as requested by the Quality Manager.
  • Shall be a part of the GFSI team at their respective plant and trained with a minimum of the SQF standard, HACCP, and internal auditor.
  • Shall report any Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) or Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) concerns to the appropriate personnel with authority to correct the issues found.
  • Must be proficient in Quality Assurance Inspector responsibilities.
  • Perform calibrations of quality assurance equipment as needed.
  • Assist with facilitation of plant Root Cause Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement projects as needed.
  • Responsible for learning the data collection system and system maintenance and assist Quality Assurance Inspector when needed.
  • Perform NIQP/NEQP as needed.
  • Assist Quality Assurance Manager/Leader in plant internal audits and management review responsibilities.
  • Assist Quality Assurance Manager/Leader with quality system reviews, revisions, updates, and training.
  • Assist in specialty requirements such as but not limited to UN Testing and training as directed by the Quality Manager.
  • Inventory administration as related to the quality assurance process; place product on/off hold.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s degree preferred.
  • One to three years of relevant work experience preferred. Preferred prior experience in manufacturing or quality control.
  • Strong attention to detail, data entry, problem solving, and decision-making skills required.
  • Must be well-organized, self-motivated, and have strong communication skills.
  • Must have strong mathematical/units of measurement skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Ability to drive powered industrial truck preferred.
  • Must be willing to work a 12 hour shift on a 2-2-3 schedule.