Quality Control Technician - MI - 1st Shift

Jeeter•Hazel Park, MI

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician will directly support the Quality Control Supervisor at DreamFields New York. This position inspects products, accurately tracks types and quantities of defects, and ensures proper containment of quality risks. This role is responsible for ensuring only products adhering to company specifications will proceed to the next stage of the manufacturing or distribution process.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.
Meticulous attention to detail - must be able to closely inspect product to identify defects, count and report accurate numerical data, and review/verify product labeling with a high degree of accuracy.
Strong verbal communication skills - must be able to professionally communicate and collaborate with others, effectively follow and provide instructions, and ask questions as necessary to fulfill roles and expectations.
Problem-solving skills - skilled at making pertinent observations and recommending solutions to manufacturing defects in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to maintain a high level of cleanliness, organization, and sanitary work environment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Must be quickly adaptable and open to change.
Knowledge of and ability to uphold workplace health and safety standards.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably in cannabis or a similarly highly regulated industry.
Must be able to use cleaning solutions and properly and safely use brooms, unload trash cans, and other cleaning supplies and tools.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Frequent walking and standing in a warehouse environment.
Capability to operate heavy machinery such as floor scrubber safely and efficiently.
Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, and other manufacturing conditions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
Must be physically capable of sitting or standing for long periods or entire shifts s.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the environmental and other manufacturing conditions necessary to achieve safe and high-quality cannabis products - strongly preferred.
Experience with accurate and timely data reporting - strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect or test products before, during, and/or after the manufacturing process to ensure incoming or outgoing products align with company and legal standards. This may include raw materials, work-in-process materials, finished goods, and/or finished packaged cases.
Review and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and specifications.
Pass or reject products as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable cannabis regulations as well as DreamFields' internal specifications, policies, and procedures.
Correctly categorize rejected products in accordance with the observed defect(s).
Track units reworked and/or rejected in real time.
Document inspection results by accurately counting and reporting quality-related data quarterly (every 2 hours).
Real-time data entry is required during cannabis raw material QC inspections.
Raise red flags and provide detailed notes as needed to internally communicate quality- or compliance-related issues clearly and effectively.
Communicate to and collaborate with QC Supervisor, Production Lead, or other team members as needed to contribute to error reduction and process enhancements.
Identify and communicate quality-related insights and opportunities for continuous improvement to QC Supervisor and Production Leads.
Support identification of appropriate corrective actions.
Properly use and maintain QC equipment and materials in accordance with approved methods and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain sanitary conditions at workstation(s).
Be receptive to coaching or performance-related feedback from QC leadership.
As needed, support with execution and documentation of product tests or experiments.