Quality Control Technician 3rd Shift

Chicago, IL•Chicago, IL

13d•$44,250 - $55,313

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products. The role evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability, performs analyses according to product specifications, communicates quality issues, and maintains analysis and batch records for documentation compliance. It also monitors equipment and production processes, performs audits and checks, assists with investigations and non-conformance resolution, manages product holds and rejections, and completes other tasks assigned by the QC Manager. The position is performed in production areas with exposure to strong aromas, airborne ingredient dust, and operating machinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related work experience.
Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
Mathematical skills.
Computer skills and data processing skills.
Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Evaluate finished products for quality and acceptability and perform required analyses according to product specifications.
Communicate product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, the QC Manager and Supervisor, and shipping and customer service staff.
Log analysis test results and batch information in I-Series (AS400), and maintain analysis records and documents for compliance.
Monitor line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
Check metal detectors (CCP), magnets, and scales, and perform critical control point and GMP audits.
Assist with foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
Perform batch set-up checks, assist in correcting set-ups, and log discrepancies.
Place product on hold as necessary and release it when appropriate.
Reject product as necessary and complete rejection forms, including root-cause and corrective-action analysis.
Check allergen clean-out effectiveness as needed.
Perform Pre-Op audits when necessary, such as when equipment is down for maintenance.
Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration according to the calibration schedule.
Collect micro samples as needed and place micro-hold products on hold.
Perform special tasks as assigned by the QC Manager.
Maintain the retain sample area and control sample file.
Follow all GMPs and safety procedures.