QA Tech (Night shift)

Alphia; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a QA Line Tech to monitor critical quality checkpoints in a food manufacturing setting. You will collect production samples for lab testing and perform quality checks, logging results and maintaining QA paperwork. This role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and timely communication of non-conformances to leadership.

You will work in a schedule-driven environment with potential overtime, wearing required safety gear and adhering to all SOPs. Eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Customer service attitude required.
• Motivated to learn and develop professional skills.
• Team player able to solve problems and contribute improvements.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Random drug screens and compliance with company policies.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collects and distributes routine lab, can cut and library samples.
• Perform and log all quality checks as outlined in the Q.A Manual.
• Maintain a shift summary in a timely fashion.
• Ensure workforce compliance with GMP's and Food Safety policies.
• Verify products produced and packed are within specification.
• Communicate to shift leadership all non-compliant issues.
• Verify Packaging Guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with operations and management to drive compliance to quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Assist in investigations and special projects.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Customer service

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

GED equivalent or High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

Role Description

The QA Line Tech, under the direction of the QA Manger, monitors all critical quality checkpoints in a timely manner and communicates results and all non-compliance issues to the production Lead, production team and QA Manager. Responsible for collecting production samples for lab testing. Performs and logs all quality checks as outlined in SOP's. Responsible for maintaining all QA Line Tech paperwork and data bases. Reinforces compliance to American Nutrition GMP's. Verifies products are produced and packaged within specification. Initiates QA Holds when necessary.

Tasks

• Collects and distributes routine lab, can cut and library samples.
• Perform and log all quality checks as outlined in the Q.A Manual.
• Maintain a shift summary in a timely fashion.
• Ensure workforce compliance with GMP's and Food Safety policies.
• Verify products produced and packed are within specification.
• Communicate to shift leadership all non-compliant issues.
• Verify Packaging Guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with operations and management to drive compliance to quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Assist in investigations and special projects.

Skills And Requirements

• Must have GED equivalent or High School diploma and be 18 yrs. old or older.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Must have a customer service attitude.
• Motivated to learn and develop professional skills.
• Willing to work as a team player to solve problems, contribute ideas and make continuous improvements.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background test required for new hires.
• Random drug screens and compliance with all company policies is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Work Environment

• Job is performed in a food manufacturing environment. Must be able to work in a schedule-driven 8 to 12 hr. shift environment. Overtime may be necessary as workloads dictate.
• Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, including wearing hair nets, uniforms and appropriate safety equipment apply.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, climb ladders and walk plant floors that could exceed one mile of travel per day.
• The employee must have a full range of body movements including use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, computer equipment and peripherals; and bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Must have command of all five senses, sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements in each area must be sufficient to shift in focus from computer screens to close forms.
• Strength: Must have the ability to lift 20 pounds with regularity.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.