Quality Technician Quality Technician

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Anderson, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. The QA Technician is responsible to support the facility in finished product, packaging, and raw material testing to help ensure released product meets Nestle specifications. In addition, this position includes internal quality and food safety audits to ensure compliance with Nestle policies and procedures. The position will include maintaining equipment in the milk receiving and UHT laboratories. This position will also cross-train on procedures within the main chemistry lab and perform testing within the main chemistry lab as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years work experience or post-secondary education

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in chemistry, biology, general science, or related field preferred
Knowledgeable of Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) preferred
Experience in a GLP laboratory preferred
Experience in Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Manage finished product, packaging, and raw material sample receipt, handling, and testing
Perform component testing on incoming milk, oil, corn syrup, and perform cream release testing and review
Perform ID testing on incoming raw materials for release, usage, and review
Make cleaning solution and zero solution for FT2, perform daily calibrations on Charm SL equipment
Maintain laboratory environment that is clean, orderly, and safe by following proper Nestle policies, procedures, and techniques
Take temperatures of laboratory refrigerator(s), incubator(s) on a daily basis
Order supplies and track inventory of laboratory consumables
Revise procedures, protocols and process flows as necessary
Accurately records, reviews, and verify results using Good Documentation Practices (GDP’s)
Execute Internal Control Plan (ICP) for laboratory equipment
Responsible for data entry of laboratory results in SAP and other data management systems
Laboratory data consolidation, trending, and reporting to operational teams
Completion of all necessary transactions in SAP
Timely and effective communications of all out-of-norm results to ensure deviations are resolved
Understand and follow all Nestle Good Laboratory Practices
Manage receipt, storage, and inventory of all laboratory consumables
Completion of daily, weekly, and monthly quality and food safety internal audits of the facility
Work safely and report any unsafe situations or conditions
Obtain and maintain appendix N certification, successfully complete annual split samples