QA Technician - 2nd shift

Job Description· Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations· Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques, Good Manufacturing Practices, and product quality/safety· Sample and analyze raw materials, in process goods, and finished products to assure compliance to specifications· Perform cleaning validations and line clearance using, but not limited to, ATP technologies· Assist with quality team audits including, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP· Record and evaluate test data, alerting the Quality department of any deviations from specifications· Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements· Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices, sanitation and pest control programs, procedures and systems are effectively monitored per policy requirements· Partner with plant operations, maintenance, quality and engineering to develop, write, review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, Work Instructions, and Forms· Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture, to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer, regulatory, and certification audits· Perform document control activities including, but not limited, issuing master manufacturing records, review and approving batch records and work instructions, ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained, reviewing and approving shipping documentation, and filing and maintaining all records as required· Review and approve lab analysis reports for the approval of raw materials, in process products, and finished goods· Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs· Other duties as assignedEducationo Minimum - High School DiplomaExperienceo Preferred two years as a quality inspector or technician in a manufacturing environmento Experience working in an FDA regulated environmento Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and GFSIo Experience with food safety and defense programsSpecific Skills & Abilitieso Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environmento Strong leadership skillso Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solutiono Must have good attention to detailo Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environmento Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting requiredo Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excelo Strong analytical experienceo Ability to learn new technologies quicklyo Results driven, strong work ethico Strong organizational and time management skillso Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.o Must be able to lift up to 75 poundso Ability to perform a standing job for a full shifto Must be able to walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach and grasp for varying periods of timeo Ability to differentiate subtle variances in coloro Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protectiono Must wear safety shoes(company will not provide) in production areao Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekendso Fluent in English required, bilingual (Spanish) preferredo Must possess a valid US driver's licenseNesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.