Quality Control Technician 2nd Shift

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JOB TITLE Quality Control Technician I 2nd Shift

Department: Quality
Location: Norton Shores, MI
Type: Full Time

Summary:

The Quality Control Technician's role is to ensure or perform sampling, tests, analysis and measurements of raw materials, in process samples and finished product. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the testing lab and other quality control functions related to testing and analysis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Cleaning verification activities including surface swabbing and visual inspection of equipment and process areas.
• Obtain samples and conduct raw material, in process and finished product testing.
• Document test results and provide accurate and timely reports.
• Coordinate sampling of purified and potable water as needed.
• Coordinate sampling of compressed air systems as needed.
• Coordinate routine environmental monitoring activities.
• Assist with execution of cleaning validation verification activities.
• Assist with lab equipment calibration activities.
• Report and manage OOS events.
• Assist with additional testing for OOS, deviation investigations and trials as needed.
• Maintain compliance to current SOP's and cGMP's.
• Prepare necessary documents and send samples to customers and outside labs for testing.
• Assist with customer complaints and non-conformance investigations as needed.
• Assist Quality Compliance Manager with tasks / projects as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Related work experience in a GMP environment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving techniques and ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible in approach to changed priorities and/or deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Related work experience in a GMP environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft office software including Access databases.
• Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "multitasking" environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem-solving techniques and ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible in approach to changed priorities and/or deadlines.
• Attention to detail and organization.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift up to < 50 lbs.
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality. (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

The above description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities for this position. Prinova reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities without notice.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay - $22.00 an Hour

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.