Quality Control Tech (PM Shift)

Elevation Labs•Idaho Falls, ID

About The Position

The Quality Control Tech inspects and oversees production-line inspections of finished goods manufactured in the production area. The role reviews batch-ticket checklists and bills of materials, verifies job setup and packaging components, checks equipment cleaning logs, and inspects initial and subsequent finished goods for defects and specification compliance. Inspections are completed four times per hour of run time, with out-of-specification results, defects, and follow-up actions documented. Problems are reported immediately to the Shift Lead, and the process may be stopped so issues can be evaluated and corrected. The employee also performs laboratory clerical tasks and assigned production-area work. The position requires reading and understanding English paperwork, communicating in English, maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery, chemical materials, variable noise, and required personal protective equipment. The role involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, reaching, handling materials and tools, and occasional or frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand English paperwork.
Ability to perform quick and accurate count verifications and basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and legible writing.
Ability to communicate discrepancies and defects in inspected materials verbally and/or in writing.
Basic knowledge of personal computers.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and prioritize and manage multiple urgent tasks while maintaining competence and accuracy.
Manual dexterity and ability to use tools and machines, including pallet jacks, tape guns, and hand tools.
Ability to perform essential duties efficiently, accurately, and safely.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to the individual or others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing stairs, reaching, handling materials or tools, and lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
Required close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, as well as speech and hearing sufficient to understand verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Customary awareness of personnel and equipment safety.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with liquid filling machines, cappers, conveyors, lot coders, and shrink tunnels.

Responsibilities

Review batch-ticket checklists for area clearance, correct packing materials, encoding-device settings, fill weights, label height and placement, and collection of retain samples.
Verify that all components listed on the Batch Ticket Bill of Materials/Component Sheet are accounted for and correct by comparing item numbers and descriptions with carton labeling and packaging components.
Check filling-equipment cleaning logs to confirm they were updated after the previous product was removed and the equipment was cleaned.
Inspect the first finished goods produced and ensure new items are approved when required.
Complete quality-control inspections four times per hour of run time, including additional packing, lot-coding, or labeling operations following off-line filling.
Document out-of-specification results and defects, circle them on inspection records, and record follow-up actions in Job History Notes.
Report problems to the Shift Lead immediately and, when necessary, ask the Machine Operator and/or Line Coordinator to stop the process so the issue can be evaluated and corrected.
Follow up on defect problems by examining finished goods to verify that the problem has been corrected.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and perform assigned laboratory clerical tasks and production-area tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.