QC Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician
Department: Quality Control
Reports to: Quality Supervisor
FLSA Status: [Non-exempt]
Job Type: [Full-time]
A and C shift are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
B and D shift are 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
Location: Georgia

Job Summary:

To implement and monitor programs and procedures on a plant level that ensures consistent high-quality products are provided to the consumer in such a way to build confidence in the quality and safety of the brand. Assure production of a high-quality product at a value that meets or exceeds our customer's requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for performing and documenting ongoing inspections on assigned machines in accordance with the Quality Control Plan.
• Direct responsibility for ensuring that only product that meet all the established specifications are packaged and shipped to our customers.
• The QT also has the responsibility, authority, and obligation to document and verbally communicate all problems to the Supervisor.
• Support training for line operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in QMS.
• Hold "Out of specification" material. Communicate with supervisors.
• Support execution of Plant Rules throughout the plant and follow safety rules and procedures.
• Responsible for retaining daily samples.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards of product quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Oversee the notification system, including customer, internal and supplier notifications.
• Assist technical services and the facility's manufacturing groups in the resolution of quality concerns and notifications.
• Manage the technical function and all related resources for the operation.
• Ensure all work activities are carried out according to AAP Safety and GMP requirements.
• Monitor and maintain procedures and documentation for product recall and tracking.
• Performs and monitors quality control testing for raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished product quality at the plant level.

Qualifications & Experience :
Education, Training & Professional Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED or 3 years working in related manufacturing areas, Technical or QA Lab experience.

• Basic math skills

• Good communication skills

Knowledge & Employment Standards:

• 3 years progressive responsibilities in product production, or product safety preferred.
• General Business
• Data Gathering and Analysis - strong sampling, survey administration, analysis, and statistical background, Pareto charts, and histograms.
• Fact-based Decision Analysis - data and fact-based decision-making process a must
• Specialty and Job-Related knowledge, skills & abilities needed
• Leading Edge Techniques - quality assurance and quality control abilities are essential.
• Leadership experience needed
• Team Dynamics - Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and Enthusiasm - strong skills in leading and organizing people.
• Staff Development - successfully coaches, trains, and follows up to develop personnel.
• Setting and Achieving Goals in a High-Performance Work Environment - Self-motivated and high performance oriented
• Interpersonal knowledge, skills & abilities needed.
• Written and Oral Communication - strong.
• Business Relationships - communicate both professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization a plus.
• Technical
• Personal Computer Skills - proficient with a personal computer and selected software applications including Word, and Excel
• Other Essential Elements not listed above include:
• Acknowledges that it is our mission through the production of high-quality products manufactured as safe and legal with consistent standards and continual focus on quality improvements to be the market leader.

Working Conditions:

• Normal, no adverse or hazardous conditions
• Work in Warehouse environment
• Work in environment with dust, noise, chemicals

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Inclusive and Collaborative Work Culture