2nd Shift Quality Technician | Manufacturing

Candyco-LLC; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CandyCo in Lindon, Utah, is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Technician to provide quality leadership on the manufacturing floor, ensuring product quality, process controls, audits, and compliance with GMP and safety guidelines. You will inspect finished goods, manage supplier quality conformance, support CAPA, and assist with customer complaint investigations, with emphasis on teamwork and attention to detail.

This full-time evening shift requires standing for long periods and a commitment to

Qualifications

• GMP knowledge and safety compliance.
• Experience in quality inspections and tests.
• Ability to read COA's and specifications.
• Able to work second shift.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP and safety guidelines on the plant floor.
• Oversee inspections, tests, and procedures for produced goods.
• Enforce best manufacturing practices with warehouse staff.
• Investigate quality issues and contribute to action plans.
• Inspect incoming/outgoing goods and verify paperwork.
• Assist with supplier quality conformance and COA documentation.
• Support customer complaint investigations and audits.
• Complete weekly verifications including GMP and 5S actions.

Skills

Teamwork

Manufacturing experience

Quality experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety adherence

Job description

2nd Shift Quality Technician | Manufacturing

Full Time Lindon, UT, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1065

Job purpose

The Quality Technician provides quality leadership by providing quality support to manufacturing in the areas of: quality and process control, product quality, procedural and systems audits.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible to follow plant GMP and safety guidelines.
• Assures consistent quality and oversees inspection, physical tests, and procedures on the production floor.
• Enforces good manufacturing practices and systems with employees working on the warehouse floor.
• Achieves quality by contributing information and preparing and completing action plans; identifying and resolving problems; determining system improvements; implementing change, enforcing policies and procedures.
• Focuses on gathering and investigating data for various procedures throughout the manufacturing process; Inspection of finished goods to find defects, check weights, etc.
• Oversees the rework process by inspection and physical test methods and procedures.
• Pulling incoming raw samples for testing, inspect and verify all incoming and outgoing product and paperwork to ensure that products comply with quality standards.
• Manages supplier quality conformance including:
  • Documentation, specifications, and incoming COA’s.
• Notifies Quality Manager of any discrepancies during receiving process.
• Assist the Quality Manager for customer complaint investigation.
• Complete weekly verifications for the following items
  • Assist in GMP Audit, Glass and Brittle Plastic Audit, 5S Corrective Actions.

Qualifications

• A pleasant 'can do' attitude.
• Recognizes the importance of working as a team.
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably confectionary production.
• Strong work ethics particularly in attendance, punctuality, safety, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively; clearly and professionally.
• Previous Quality experience is a plus.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any and all shifts as directed.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures.

Physical requirements

• Must wear non-slip, safety-resistant work shoes.
• Participation in mandatory pre-shift stretches and exercises.
• Proper use of required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets (if needed), and safety gloves.
• Must wear all required PPE when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection.
• Physical ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist.
• Must possess the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette.

Direct reports

• None

CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

Job purpose

The Quality Technician provides quality leadership by providing quality support to manufacturing in the areas of: quality and process control, product quality, procedural and systems audits.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible to follow plant GMP and safety guidelines.
• Assures consistent quality and oversees inspection, physical tests, and procedures on the production floor.
• Enforces good manufacturing practices and systems with employees working on the warehouse floor.
• Achieves quality by contributing information and preparing and completing action plans; identifying and resolving problems; determining system improvements; implementing change, enforcing policies and procedures.
• Focuses on gathering and investigating data for various procedures throughout the manufacturing process; Inspection of finished goods to find defects, check weights, etc.
• Oversees the rework process by inspection and physical test methods and procedures.
• Pulling incoming raw samples for testing, inspect and verify all incoming and outgoing product and paperwork to ensure that products comply with quality standards.
• Manages supplier quality conformance including:
  • Documentation, specifications, and incoming COA’s.
• Notifies Quality Manager of any discrepancies during receiving process.
• Assist the Quality Manager for customer complaint investigation.
• Complete weekly verifications for the following items
  • Assist in GMP Audit, Glass and Brittle Plastic Audit, 5S Corrective Actions.

Qualifications

• A pleasant 'can do' attitude.
• Recognizes the importance of working as a team.
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably confectionary production.
• Strong work ethics particularly in attendance, punctuality, safety, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively; clearly and professionally.
• Previous Quality experience is a plus.

Working conditions

• Must be able to work any and all shifts as directed.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures.

Physical requirements

• Must wear non-slip, safety-resistant work shoes.
• Participation in mandatory pre-shift stretches and exercises.
• Proper use of required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets (if needed), and safety gloves.
• Must wear all required PPE when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection.
• Physical ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist.
• Must possess the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette.

Direct reports

• None

CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

The hours for this position are from 2pm-10pm