Quality Assurance Technician (Night Shift)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Garden City, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. The purpose of the Quality Assurance Technician is to ensure that products are produced in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Product Specification criteria. The job exists to improve first pass quality and adherence to cGMPs on the production floor at all times. The Quality Assurance Technician role acts as the quality expert on the production floor and provides guidance and advice to operation colleagues on cGMPs and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) to ensure timely release of product or reaction to issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
1+ years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality assurance preferred.
Basic mathematical skills. (add, subtract, multiply and divide)
Ability to follow safety procedures inclusive of Nestle’s Life Saving Rules
Ability to speak, read, write in English and comprehend simple instructions
Physical ability to repetitively lift up to 50 lbs., stand, climb, bend, etc. within a warehouse / manufacturing environment.
Required to utilize and understand basic digital devices such as computers, iPad, etc.
Overtime may be required based on business needs
Follow SOPs, GMPs and all other company policies and processes
Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals and food allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish and shellfish.

Nice To Haves

Experience with manufacturing equipment functionality
Experience in Quality Assurance Systems
Experience working with Computer Software such as SAP, Oracle, AS400, PQM, Captiva, etc
High organizational skills are required.
High attention to detail is required.
Basic computer knowledge of MS Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) is required
Understanding of mathematical functions, such as mean, median, average, and standard deviation is preferred
Exhibit positive attitude regarding work and responsibilities
Ability to work collaboratively within teams

Responsibilities

Performs in-process testing verifications of manufacturing/packaging data to confirm consistency in testing methodology and test data.
Submits daily Analytical and Micro samples to quality control for appropriate testing.
Performs Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) inspections as required.
Conducts approval of pre-start-up activities including line/room clearance and initial equipment checks when required.
Reviews in-process batch documentation to ensure real-time compliance to product specifications, good documentation practices, company SOPs, and cGMPs.
Discusses errors directly with line personnel so corrections can be made if required.
Reviews Production logbooks for accuracy and compliance.
Ensures all colleagues strictly follow SOPs, GDPs, and cGMPs.
Performs review and release of batch records/work orders.
Conducts daily compliance Audit and floor walk for all applicable areas.
Attends and actively participates in cross-functional shift review meetings
Performs other duties as assigned