Quality Assurance Technician (1st Shift)

INW: Innovations in Nutrition and Wellness•Tempe, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

INW Phoenix Formulations is seeking a friendly, positive, professional Quality Assurance Technician who is honest, service- and detail-oriented, takes initiative, and takes pride in individual and team work. The position supports production by inspecting products during and after production, checking products using sight, taste, and smell, and ensuring items are correct and defect-free. It also involves confirming that paperwork is complete and accurate. The role works on the production floor in close coordination with production teams to ensure product quality. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must be located within commuting distance of the Tempe, Arizona office. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional overtime on Fridays and Saturdays. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

Accuracy with arithmetic, subtraction, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and hold general conversations in English.
Ability to taste and visually inspect products for consistency.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Must be located and able to regularly commute to the Tempe, Arizona office.
Ability to maintain, model, and act in accordance with the company's stated core values.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Skills in monitoring, analyzing, critical thinking, and active listening.
Attention to detail, quality orientation, problem sensitivity, problem-solving skills, and initiative.
Knowledge of food production processing, cGMPs, regulatory environments, and basic computer data entry.
A keen sense of taste and smell and enjoyment of sampling products.

Responsibilities

Support Operations departments by performing accurate and timely inspections and taste and smell testing of in-process bulk and finished products.
Inspect production rooms for cleanliness, equipment safety, and proper function.
Perform ATP and allergen swabbing.
Ensure products and materials meet quality specifications and customer requirements.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
Perform monthly audits.
Follow directions and instructions from the QA Manager, Supervisor, and/or Lead.
Maintain a clear understanding of company GMPs and SOPs.
Follow safety policies and help ensure the work environment is free of safety hazards and employees are working safely.
Complete paperwork fully and accurately.