Job Title: Quality Technician Department: Quality Control Reports to: Quality Supervisor FLSA Status: [Non-exempt] Job Type: [Full-time] A and C shift are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm B and D shift are 6:00 pm to 6:00 am Location: Georgia _________________________________________________________________________________
Job Summary:
To implement and monitor programs and procedures on a plant level that ensures consistent high-quality products are provided to the consumer in such a way to build confidence in the quality and safety of the brand. Assure production of a high-quality product at a value that meets or exceeds our customer's requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for performing and documenting ongoing inspections on assigned machines in accordance with the Quality Control Plan.
- Direct responsibility for ensuring that only product that meet all the established specifications are packaged and shipped to our customers.
- The QT also has the responsibility, authority, and obligation to document and verbally communicate all problems to the Supervisor.
- Support training for line operators to ensure process checks are accurate and timely as stated in QMS.
- Hold "Out of specification" material. Communicate with supervisors.
- Support execution of Plant Rules throughout the plant and follow safety rules and procedures.
- Responsible for retaining daily samples.
- Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards of product quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.
- Oversee the notification system, including customer, internal and supplier notifications.
- Assist technical services and the facility's manufacturing groups in the resolution of quality concerns and notifications.
- Manage the technical function and all related resources for the operation.
- Ensure all work activities are carried out according to AAP Safety and GMP requirements.
- Monitor and maintain procedures and documentation for product recall and tracking.
- Performs and monitors quality control testing for raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished product quality at the plant level.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education, Training & Professional Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED or 3 years working in related manufacturing areas, Technical or QA Lab experience.
- Basic math skills
- Good communication skills
Knowledge & Employment Standards:
- 3 years progressive responsibilities in product production, or product safety preferred.
- General Business
- Data Gathering and Analysis - strong sampling, survey administration, analysis, and statistical background, Pareto charts, and histograms.
- Fact-based Decision Analysis - data and fact-based decision-making process a must
- Specialty and Job-Related knowledge, skills & abilities needed
- Leading Edge Techniques - quality assurance and quality control abilities are essential.
- Leadership experience needed
- Team Dynamics – Empowerment, Collaboration, Motivation, and Enthusiasm - strong skills in leading and organizing people.
- Staff Development - successfully coaches, trains, and follows up to develop personnel.
- Setting and Achieving Goals in a High-Performance Work Environment - Self-motivated and high performance oriented
- Interpersonal knowledge, skills & abilities needed.
- Written and Oral Communication – strong.
- Business Relationships - communicate both professionally and effectively at all levels of the organization a plus.
- Technical
- Personal Computer Skills - proficient with a personal computer and selected software applications including Word, and Excel
- Other Essential Elements not listed above include:
- Acknowledges that it is our mission through the production of high-quality products manufactured as safe and legal with consistent standards and continual focus on quality improvements to be the market leader. •
Working Conditions:
- Normal, no adverse or hazardous conditions
- Work in Warehouse environment
- Work in environment with dust, noise, chemicals
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Inclusive and Collaborative Work Culture