QA Technician I (QET)

First Quality•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Technician role, formerly known as Quality Engineering Technician (QET), is responsible for performing confirmatory and special laboratory testing of products. This role provides analytical support for quality engineering projects and activities across all company operations and conducts training on Quality procedures for QC Technicians. The position requires adherence to GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations, support for project and trial schedules, and effective communication with peers and other departments to ensure customer requirements are met and Quality processes are standardized. The role also involves maintaining the laboratory, analyzing and distributing data, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two years post-secondary education in Math, Science or Technology, or ASQ certification (CMI) or equivalent.
Two or more years experience in a Quality position required.
Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift.
Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift.
Occasional reaching overhead during shift.
Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift, including materials requiring up to 130lbs of force to maneuver.
Frequent lifting or carrying of boxes weighing up to 50lbs.
Constant use of hands throughout shift.
Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.

Responsibilities

Manage, perform, and understand quality testing requirements.
Manage, perform and understand special testing for support of product development, validation, and product investigations (nonconforming goods, complaints, recalls & returned goods).
Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory.
Follow existing procedures applying to the Quality System.
Analyze and distribute data to appropriate personnel.
Interpret and summarize data in clear, concise reports.
Enter required information into Quality Data Systems.
Follow necessary GMP, FDA and ISO regulations/guidelines.
Support project and trial schedules.
Communicate examples of problems and recommended solutions to peers; solicit feedback from peers and work to achieve consensus on solutions.
Offer guidance to QC Technicians and ensure completion of tasks as required or requested.
If leading a project, follow through to completion and report consistently on the progress.
Distribute test results to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
Assist in correcting undesired quality situations.
Identify opportunities for improvement, initiate investigations, troubleshoot, communicate findings and corrective actions as needed without supervision.
Assist in plant Quality refresher training and quarterly Training Days.
Interface with other departments outside of FQBP Macon, such as Marketing and Lewistown Quality, to assure fulfillment of customer requirements and standardization of Quality processes.
Calibration and Gage R&R.
Data systems maintenance.
Quality records maintenance.
Raw material and finished goods investigation, approval & release.
Verification of corrective actions.
Observe all safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.