QC Technician Floater MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALL SHIFT

Quality Control Technician Floater

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF's quality and safety standards on all finished products. Shift Differential offered.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, and QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, and scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the setups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergen cleanout effectiveness as needed.
• Perform Pre Op audits when necessary (for example: equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on the calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by the QC manager.
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
• Follows all GMPs and Safety Procedures.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of quality control/assurance work experience; preferably in food manufacturing.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Mathematical Skills
• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required
• Ability to stand and walk for a prolonged period during the shift
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Must have the flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from NWFs.