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 documentation, verifies components and equipment-cleaning records, inspects initial and ongoing finished goods, documents out-of-specification results and defects, and reports problems to the Shift Lead. Inspections are performed four times per hour of run time, including additional packing, lot coding, or labeling after off-line filling. When a problem is found, the Tech asks the Machine Operator and/or Line Coordinator to stop the process so the issue can be evaluated and corrected, then checks finished goods to confirm the correction. The role also performs laboratory clerical tasks and assigned production-area tasks. The position requires reading and understanding English paperwork, communicating in English, accurate counting and basic mathematics, organizational skills, attention to detail, legible writing, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to work with minimum supervision. The Tech must perform essential job functions efficiently, accurately, and safely, maintain confidentiality, and help maintain a safe and clean work environment. The work takes place in a manufacturing setting with moving machinery and chemical materials. Employees are regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and may encounter variable noise levels. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, using hands to handle materials or tools, climbing stairs, and occasionally or frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The role requires close vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and speech and hearing abilities sufficient to understand instructions and communicate effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform quick and accurate count verifications.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to write legibly and communicate discrepancies and defects in writing and/or verbally.
Basic knowledge of personal computers.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and use of tools and/or machines.
Ability to perform essential duties efficiently, accurately, and safely.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to oneself or others.
Ability to manage urgent tasks and requests with composure, prioritization, competence, and accuracy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally or frequently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pallet jacks, tape guns, tape machines, heat guns, and labelers.
Previous experience with liquid filling machines, cappers, conveyors, lot coders, and shrink tunnels.

Responsibilities

Review Batch Ticket Checklists for area clearance, packing materials, encoding-device settings, fill weights, label height and placement standards, and collection of retain samples.
Verify Batch Ticket Bills of Materials and Component Sheets, including item numbers and descriptions against carton labeling and individual packaging components.
Check that the filling equipment cleaning log was 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 Q.C. Inspection Records, circle out-of-specification results or defects, and document follow-up actions in Job History Notes.
Conduct Q.C. inspections four times per hour of run time, including additional packing, lot coding, or labeling performed after off-line filling.
Inspect finished goods for defects noted on inspection records.
Report problems to the Shift Lead immediately.
When a problem occurs, ask the Machine Operator and/or Line Coordinator to stop the process so the problem can be evaluated and corrected.
Follow up on defects by examining finished goods to verify that the problem has been corrected.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow personnel and equipment safety practices.
Perform clerical tasks in the laboratories and assigned tasks in the Production area.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.