Qa Technician

shift: Rotating days (M, T, Fri, Sat) next week (Wed, Thurs, Sun)
times: 5:45am-6:15pm
Function Specific Activities
The following is a list of top Function-Specific activities performed in the job.
•Perform laboratory tests (e.g., microbiological, calibration, chemical, sensory) in order to determine that raw materials, packaging and manufactured products meet the Company's quality standards and specifications.
•Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials in order to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory, microbiological).
•Process incoming or outgoing equipment (e.g., verify external calibration paperwork is correct, ship instruments for external calibrations).
•Perform chemical analyses using instrumental methods in order to determine the composition of samples.
•Evaluate ingredients, products or packaging materials via visual inspection or by measuring weight, density, stress, dimensions, torque, strength, etc. in order to determine physical properties of samples and compliance with standards.
•Prepare standards or standard curves to perform quantitative analyses.
•Interpret data from routine and non-routine analyses in order to validate that laboratory equipment meets specifications.
•Provide the framework and tools for ensuring the quality and integrity of products.
•Perform statistical process control on required plant equipment and processes in order to monitor quality of finished products, packages and ingredients.
•Prepare and maintain (e.g., calibrate, ensure proper performance, verify condition) all equipment used in the Quality process prior to use in order to ensure correct performance. Audit equipment records to ensure external and internal verification and calibrations are properly maintained.
•Report process data to supervisor to assure quality of material released for distribution.
•Perform data transactions for instrumentation by using facility information systems to ensure traceability.
•Support new products and/or business innovations by performing product trial runs and protocol studies as needed.
•Perform line checks to ensure product and packaging meet specifications.
•Operate all lab testing instruments and create, maintain and refine related documentation.
•Document all operational parameters.
•Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety Policies and Procedures.
•Training of new associates.
•Ability to cross train in different responsibilities of the QA department.
•Control chemical inventory through FIFO
•Clean and sanitize equipment, or any other areas as needed.
•Any other duties as assigned to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of products, processes and work environment.