Quality Assurance Technician

Soprema • Wadsworth, OH

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician performs testing and inspections to verify that finished products and incoming raw materials conform to specifications. The role also supports laboratory operations, production quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and the company’s QHSE Management Program. The technician maintains related records and documentation, supports continuous improvement, and helps train production employees on product quality requirements.

The position involves working in a manufacturing and laboratory environment, wearing required personal protective equipment, and periods of standing or sitting at a desk or computer. The role may require work at night and on weekends and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, at minimum.
• Basic mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or Quality Assurance/Control experience.
• Microsoft Office experience, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Perform required quality testing to ensure finished products conform to specifications.
• Perform first-piece or in-process inspections as required and report non-conformities to a supervisor.
• Update related files and records.
• Assist with or perform inspections of products returned to the plant.
• Identify and suggest or make corrections to in-process production, as equipped.
• Review vendor certificates and inspect incoming raw materials, where applicable, to verify conformity.
• Participate in updating laboratory documentation.
• Ensure laboratory instruments meet calibration requirements.
• Support R&D, Production, and Supply Chain initiatives.
• Conduct inventory audits and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Conduct shelf-life testing of finished products.
• Participate in training the production team on product quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and participate in the laboratory organization program.
• Follow QHSE Program requirements and procedures, report concerns, and participate in continuous improvement of the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED