QA Tech

Bradford; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in West Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to perform inspections on packaging components and finished products. The role involves auditing production records and maintaining inspection records. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing setting. Attention to detail and knowledge of GMPs are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in quality assurance role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; general knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual, dimensional and functional inspection of packaging components.
• Reports nonconformance to the QA Manager and production.
• Initiates accept, hold or reject activities for products.

Skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Knowledge of Windows office software (Word, Excel)

Flexibility to adapt to various work situations

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral

Education

High school education/GED

Tools

Oracle/Visual software programs

Job description

Job Function

Performs visual, dimensional and functional inspection of packaging components, in-process material and finished products as part of the manufacturing process. Audits production records and maintains QA inspection records. Reports nonconformance to the QA Manager and production. Initiates accept, hold or reject activities for products. Prepares documentation and samples to be sent to customers for evaluation and release of the product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs line checks to insure conformance to customer and specification requirements.
• Perform inspection of raw materials/packaging components used on the production line.
• Completes documents/records following cGMP documentation practices.
• Performs statistical sampling following ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 sampling requirements.
• Locates raw material, packaging components or finished product by IC number or production date using current inventory control software.
• Performs incoming sampling and inspects packaging components (as needed).
• Adheres to company safety policies.
• Comply with the Chemical Hygiene Plan and Environmental policies when handling and disposing of chemicals.
• Perform additional duties as requested by those authorized to request such activities including required overtime to meet departmental requirements.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Departmental personnel

External

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school education/GED; one to two years of experience in quality assurance role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; general knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of Windows office software (Word, Excel)
• Ability to obtain required information from Oracle/Visual software programs.
• Ability to interact with those contacted in the course of work, including employees at all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Flexibility to adapt to various work situations, organizes work for appropriate and timely completion, and function independently without supervision.

Working Conditions

1. Manufacturing environment

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PPE Required: Yes, when entering the Bar Soap, Mill, or Warehouse areas

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Some Exposure to a Manufacturing Assembly Area and Warehouse