QA Production Tech - Weekend Shift

VITALITY WORKS INC•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitality Works mission is to create efficacious and therapeutic herbal, vitamin and nutraceutical supplements to help people get and stay well. While the FDA defines minimum quality, we strive for the highest level of quality. Vitality Works also operates in an environmentally sustainable way, recycling, composting, reducing energy and water consumption in a conscientious way. Our dedicated and passionate employees strive to produce amazing products in an uncompromising yet affordable way so that these products are affordable and effective. Friday - Sunday 7am to 7:30pm +10% Shift Differential Job Summary Vitality Works is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual that is responsible for checking and verifying that the product is made in accordance with the production records, regulatory requirements and applicable SOPs and evaluate the quality of each product.

Requirements

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge and understanding of current Good Manufacturing practices for the Dietary Supplement industry
Knowledge of 21 CFR 11 a plus
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to communicate at all levels of the company pertaining to manufacturing and laboratory activities
Strong math and analytical skills
Must display strong interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational abilities
Must be detail oriented
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Must be a self-starter who is able to work independently
Ability to multitask and work under pressure to produce positive outcomes
High School Diploma, GED, or sufficient experience pertaining to this position.
Bachelors of Science in Biology, Chemistry. Biochemistry or related field or 5 years of relevant experience
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. This position requires strenuous physical activity throughout the day.
Previous experience in manufacturing/warehouse in a GMP setting
At least 2 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in an herbal, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Monitor processing/packaging conditions to assure cGMP compliance to specifications (SOP’s)
Perform Quality Assurance activities as defined in SOP’s (i.e. line startup and line clearance)
Perform AQL checks to confirm product meets quality attributes
Monitor and document results of quality tests and inspections as required (i.e. torque testing, liquid levels, pill/capsule counts, vacuum testing, pH testing)
Perform allergen testing for production areas
Perform batch record reviews
Provide transfer approvals for production
Verify quantities of finished product for encapsulation
Verify labels prior to use in packaging
Communicate significant issues or developments identified during work activities and provide recommended process improvements to QA Supervisor/Manager
Coach production operators on quality requirements
Provide on the floor support to manufacturing operations
Assist in performing investigations
Assist in preparing for internal audits
Maintain all SOP’s relevant to current position
Complete projects and other duties assigned by QA Supervisor/Manager