Quality Assurance Technician - Swing Shift (Mon - Fri 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM)

The Clorox Company•Reno, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Technicians verify product quality, monitor process effectiveness, manage non-conformances, and conduct internal audits. They help drive continual improvement in product quality and regulatory compliance. Success in the role requires personal development through formal training and collaboration with co-workers. This is a safety-sensitive position because a lapse in attention could adversely affect others’ safety, including work involving the operation, repair, maintenance, or monitoring of heavy equipment or machinery. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with a $1.35-per-hour shift differential. During training, the employee must be able to work the day shift; training shift hours will vary.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in food manufacturing quality control, or 3 years in manufacturing quality control, or 5 years in food manufacturing.
GED or high school diploma, along with one of the stated experience pathways: 1 year in food manufacturing quality control, 3 years in manufacturing quality control, or 5 years in food manufacturing.
Fluent English communication skills, including verbal, written, and reading skills.
Proficiency in algebraic math.
Proficiency with computer software and data entry.
Ability to work the day shift during the training period; training hours will vary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Chemistry, or Food Sciences.
Ability to present results and quality initiatives to an audience of 5–15 individuals.
Proficiency in statistical process control.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
Familiarity with FDA regulations.
Experience with LDMS.

Responsibilities

Verify packaging, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
Test finished-product and work-in-progress (WIP) samples.
Review and confirm the accuracy of line-monitoring records.
Conduct regular Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections.
Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
Collaborate with front-line associates to promote Food Safety and GMP awareness.
Seek and implement best practices to strengthen the Food Safety and GMP culture.
Submit quality metrics to leadership, including product mean and Cpk values for torques, net content, labels, pH, TA, and ATP, as well as process completion and failure rates.
Perform GMP and internal process audits across ordering, receiving, storage, blending, processing, packaging, and shipping.