Quality Technician

Woodstream•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodstream is seeking a Quality Technician for its 2nd shift in Knoxville, TN. This role is responsible for testing raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products to ensure they meet all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and company standards. The ideal candidate will be capable of working with minimal supervision, organizing and coordinating multiple tasks, and be familiar with laboratory methods.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher, preferably in science discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
Math skills, including algebra, unit conversion, rounding, percentages, and statistics
Computer skills, including basic typing and data entry, navigation, and use of email/Outlook, and Excel spreadsheets.
Basic scientific skills, including understanding units of measure, using measuring devices, aseptic techniques, etc.

Nice To Haves

Laboratory experience preferred
Preferred experience with NetSuite Oracle, AS400, or SAP, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Inspect, sample, prepare, and evaluate ingredients, components, intermediate products, and finished products for quality parameters in a safe, sanitary, and productive manner and report results.
Follow prescribed procedures and test methods and evaluate results against specifications.
Maintain chain of custody for quarantined inventory, including dispositioning in the NetSuite system.
Interact with Purchasing and Suppliers while managing quality issues on a regular basis.
Prepare samples and conduct in-line and off-line testing.
Conduct calibration and verification activities.
Inspect and approve incoming materials, including reviewing COA’s.
Maintain quality documentation and assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and other documentation as requested.
Inspect equipment, surfaces, and areas, including preparing samples for microbiological testing.
Conduct and/or attend training.
Understand and follow all Woodstream and customer policies, safety rules, SOPs, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), good laboratory practices, FDA, and other regulatory requirements (as applicable).
Maintain positive and professional working relationships with superiors and peers from all departments, and with customers.
Assist in all other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor and/or management, including but not limited to assisting on production lines.
Keep all work areas neat, clean, and orderly in compliance with cGMP standards.
Work in the QC capacity however qualifications, needs, and work volume permit; i.e. work may not be confined to one production facility or area.
Understand the overall workflow for each area of responsibility.
Encourage, support, and champion QC requirements and cGMP.