Quality Assurance Technician

A W Faber Castell Cosmetics•Elgin, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Faber-Castell Cosmetics, a division of Faber-Castell. We have taken our expertise to the cosmetic industry. We are one of the leading providers of private label cosmetic pencils (face, eye, lip, and nail). We are almost 800 employees worldwide with production facilities in Germany and Brazil. Our clients are well known brands in cosmetics, we have a state-of-the-art facilities, process, and knowledge here in Elgin, IL. In this role you will keep us compliant with the quality standards required by our customers. Your attention to detail will be valued as you take samples and check incoming goods, raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. Your meticulous nature is key in maintain our documentation. Not only will you report any non-compliance, you will be part of the team to determine the root cause and assist where needed to correct. Working in a clean-room environment you will be responsible for sanitation checks of equipment and air quality. Responsible for ensuring product quality while adhering to the quality program.

Requirements

Safety – Zero unsafe acts and conditions
5S Compliance
Defects – less than xx PPM
Associates Degree or equivalent experience
Understands GMP (general manufacturing practices) as relates to FDA practices
2+ years of conducting quality audits
Experience working a manufacturing environment for cosmetics or food a plus
Can regularly lift, push, or move up to 30 pounds
Can regularly climb a ladder/steps
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Self-starter who can work independently
High attention to detail
Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Able to follow written processes
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office applications
Knowledge of SAP a plus
Able to occasionally work weekends, holidays, and evenings

Responsibilities

Gather samples of incoming goods and raw materials, working in progress and finished products
Perform quality checks on incoming goods and raw materials, working in progress and finished products
Inspect finished products to ensure consistency and quality
Perform quality checks during production and assist with batch production records
Monitors plant sanitation checks (equipment swabs, environmental/air sampling, etc.)
Work with production team and ensure production processes and parameters meet required specifications
Maintain proper documentation as required
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Report any process errors, product failures, or deviations to supervisors
Participates in root cause analysis
Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
Other duties as requested