Location
Bethlehem, PA 18017, Bethlehem, United States of America
The quality control technician is responsible for ensuring Newly Weds Foods standards of quality and safety on all ingredients and finished products.
Essential Functions:
Sampling and approving of all incoming ingredients.
Articulate and well-maintained records are necessary.
Flexibility and cooperativeness are essential.
Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
Communicates product quality issues to Production, Supervisors, Production Manager, QC Manager and Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
Check metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
Assist in all foreign material and product non-conformance investigations.
Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correction the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and correction action analysis.
Checks allergens clean out effectiveness as needed.
Perform Pre-Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
Performs special task as assigned by QC manager.
Maintains retain sample area and control sample file.
Follows all GMP's and Safety Procedures.
Qualifications:
High school or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Mathematical Skills
Computer skills and data processing skills required.