Location: Bethlehem,PA, USA
Quality Control Technician - Ingredients
Bethlehem, PA
The quality control technician is responsible for ensuring Newly Weds Foods standards of quality and safety on all ingredients and finished products.
Essential Functions:
* Sampling and approving of all incoming ingredients.
* Articulate and well-maintained records are necessary.
* Flexibility and cooperativeness are essential.
* 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 Manager, QC Manager and Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
* Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
* Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
* Check metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
* Assist in all foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
* Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correction the set ups, 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 correction action analysis.
* Checks allergens clean out effectiveness as needed.
* Perform Pre-Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
* Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
* Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
* Performs special task as assigned by QC manager.
* Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
* Follows all GMP's and Safety Procedures.
Qualifications:
* High school or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
* Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
* Fluency in spoken and written English.
* Mathematical Skills
* Computer skills and data processing skills required.
* Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
* Able to lift 50 pounds.