QA Technician (2nd Shift)

Baxters North America, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baxters North America Inc in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards through testing of raw materials, in-process checks, and finished goods. Daily audits and reporting of out-of-spec data are part of the role.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in QA/QC in manufacturing, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. High school diploma or GED is required; an associate's degree is preferred.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required; an associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a quality assurance or quality control role in manufacturing.
• Food industry experience is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsabilidades

• Provide suggestions/strategies to help maintain consistent and quality products.
• Perform analysis on in-process batches to ensure compliance with tech standards.
• Analyze raw materials to ensure ingredients are within specifications.
• Conduct post-incubation testing of finished goods to confirm commercial sterility.
• Perform seal inspection and lab analysis of MRE items (Creek facility only).
• Escalate out-of-spec results to supervisor and responsible departments.
• Set up, participate in, and clear daily sensory analyses.
• Monitor ingredient storage in warehouse for proper rotation and usage; manage allergen handling.
• Conduct daily audits to ensure systems and policy compliance including line audits.
• Support continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Batch Testing

Inspection

Non-destructive Testing

Precision Measurement

Product QA

Quality Assurance Process

Quality Control/Testing

Quality Improvement

Quality Inspection

Total Quality Management

Product Specifications

Inspection Documentation

Quality Management System

Problem-Solving Skills

Detail Oriented

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Proactive

Integrity

Operational Excellence

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Scope of Job:

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring product produced meets safety, regulatory, and company quality standards through testing on raw material, in-process checks, finished good testing and daily audits of the facility. Quality Assurance Technicians are responsible for reporting out of specification data to supervisors as well as responsible departments.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide suggestions / strategies to help maintain consistent and quality products.
• Perform analysis on in process batches to ensure compliance to tech standards.
• Perform analysis of raw materials to ensure ingredients are received within specifications.
• Perform post incubation testing of finished goods to confirm commercial sterility.
• Perform seal inspection and lab analysis of MRE items (Creek facility only)
• Escalate out of specification results to supervisor and responsible departments.
• Set up, participate, and clear daily sensory
• Monitor ingredient storage in warehouse for proper rotation and usage of materials including proper storage based on allergen and ingredient type.
• Perform daily audits (as scheduled) to ensure systems and policy compliance including line audits.
• Support continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and the quality of our products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. An associate's degree is preferred.

Experience:

minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a quality assurance or quality control role in manufacturing required. Food industry experience is preferred. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft suites including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Competencies:

Batch Testing, Inspection, Non-destructive Testing, Precision Measurement, Product QA, Quality Assurance Process, Quality Control/Testing, Quality Improvement, Quality Inspection, Total Quality Management (TQM), Product Specifications, Inspection Documentation, Quality Management System (QMS), Problem-Solving Skills, Detail Oriented, Organization Skills, Adaptable, Communication Skills, Time Management, Proactive, Adaptive, Integrity and Operational Excellence.

Physical Requirements:

Requires prolonged standing, squatting, and walking. May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.