Manufacturing, innovation, and happy pets too.We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company - we would love to hear from you.SummaryThe Quality Assurance Technician works under the guidance of a Quality Assurance Supervisor and/or the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that the flow and testing of materials is completed in a timely manner. The position of Quality Assurance Technician demands that all Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) are adhered to and ensures that the quality laboratory maintains the highest level of efficiency, product safety, and quality.Responsibilities
- Performs routine and specialized technical procedures as dictated by laboratory SOPs; evaluating work performed by fellow Quality Technicians for quality assurance and GLP/GDP compliance; and handling procedural and technical laboratory problems as they arise. Ensures adherence to laboratory and facility quality control programs is maintained.
- Supports Quality Assurance Supervisor to ensure proper function of laboratory equipment and requisite compliance through preparation and maintenance of applicable records.
- Monitors turnaround times and performs technical and administrative quality control checks on outgoing data to ensure accuracy.
- Finished goods sample collection for nutritional analysis.
- Aseptically collect and prepare finished foods for pathogen analysis.
- Populate SARFs (sample analysis request forms) and online submittals for third party laboratories.
- Review findings and maintain all associated required records and documentation in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
- Preparing reports and/or summaries and communicating results to QA Supervisor and /or QA Manager
- Supports Quality Assurance Supervisor in the IQ, OQ, and PQ (Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualifications) of new instrumentation and equipment set up in the laboratory as assigned.
- Contributes to a safe and efficient laboratory environment by properly cleaning and maintaining instrumentation, work benches, etc. to minimize test delays, test errors, and mishaps by using good laboratory and housekeeping practices.
- Creates, revises and uploads SOPs and other documentation as needed.
- Ensures that all controlled documentation is current, legible, readily understood, complete and accurate, and in compliance with all applicable procedures and specifications.
- Makes recommendations and assists/leads projects for continuous improvement.
- Becomes familiar with, and assists in the training of, company HACCP regulations and procedures.
- Assess the results of quality checks and communicate findings when applicable.
- Assist with customer complaint investigations when necessary.
- Assist with the training of quality programs and HACCP procedures.
- Assists Quality Department and Operations personnel with trace exercises.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with established corporate policies and procedures, and health and safety regulations.
- Maintains inventory levels in respect to lab supplies and consumables.
- Assists with third party audits.
- Performs additional assignments per the direction of a Quality Assurance Supervisor or the Quality Assurance Manager.
Requirements
- Minimum one year Quality Assurance related work experience in a fast paced production or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of GLPs, GMPs, Food Safety, and Quality practices.
- Knowledge of process controls and general food manufacturing principles.
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as analytical and interpretive skills
- Ability to set priorities, utilize and coordinate resources, and manage projects from start to finish with little or no supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team across organizational boundaries.
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
- Proficient in Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) and Quality Assurance laboratory workflow.
- Proficient skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Come as you are.We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.