Quality Assurance Associate Onsite (Charlestown, IN)

S27a; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Performance bonuses

Job summary

S27a in Charlestown, Indiana, is hiring a Quality Assurance Associate to maintain quality standards by conducting thorough inspections of materials and products. The role involves ensuring adherence to the company's quality policies and compliance with regulations.

This full-time, on-site position requires availability Monday to Friday, with a pay range of $18-$21 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some quality assurance experience.

The role includes various responsibilities such as performing inspections, documenting results, and maintaining quality assurance logs to ensure product excellence.

Qualifications

• Three months prior QA experience preferable.
• Experience in a regulated industry is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of incoming and finished products.
• Document inspection results and nonconformance issues.
• Maintain quality assurance inspection documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and SOPs.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to perform basic math functions

Ability to monitor activities

Education

High School Education or general education degree

Job description

The Quality Assurance Associate, maintains quality standards by performing routine incoming, in process and finished product inspections; approving incoming materials, in‑process, and finished products; recording quality results. Enforces compliance with Knipper Quality Policy, SOP’s, cGMP, Operations Work Order Instructions, and all safety measures.

Full Time 100% On‑site Role, Based out of Charlestown, Indiana

Must be available to work the hours of 11:30am- 8:00pm EST, Monday-Friday ( $2/hr shift differential available with this role).

Responsibilities

• Performs incoming material and product inspections (including returned product as necessary) in accordance with documented procedures and sampling plans.
• Performs line clearance activities in accordance with documented procedures, including assuring that appropriate materials/products are present for a job, paperwork is reviewed and understood, line set‑up complies with cGMP and company SOPs; performs first piece inspection for conformance to written specifications (Operations Work Instruction) and sample; documents the results of line clearance inspections performed.
• Performs random and scheduled inspections of print, assembly and kitting activities in accordance with documented procedures; documents the results of such line inspections when performed.
• Documents all inspection results by completing reports and logs; verifying same is completed by assembly personnel as required; escalates nonconformance found during incoming inspections accordingly.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; routinely reading standard operation procedures (SOPs), Department Work Instructions (WIs) and Operations Work Instructions.
• Accomplishes Knipper quality mission by adhering to all quality standards.
• Reports all concerns and questions to management.
• Review reconciliation of product and/or components in assembly and fulfillment
• Reviews and maintains all quality assurance inspection documentation and inspection logs.
• Reviews and maintains all quality system paperwork involved with incoming inspection, line inspections, return inspections, assembly / production, and distribution activities in conformance with good documentation practices are readily retrievable.
• May escort vendors for pest control, scale calibration and environmental monitoring.
• Scope of responsibilities include: RECEIVING; PRODUCTION/ASSEMBLY; MATERIAL AND PRODUCT DESTRUCTION AND RECYCLING; DEA; PRINT
• This job function has no supervisory responsibilities.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Training: High School Education or general education degree minimum.

Preferred: Three months prior QA experience; experience in a regulated industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge to include: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math functions and understands the concept of same including: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute ratio, rate and percent.
• Ability to carefully monitor activities using as appropriate, instruments, gauges, and processes.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand or sit.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.

The expected base pay range for this position is $18- $21 per hr. The actual compensation for the position may vary based on market differences and on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and can vary based on location and/or work schedule. In addition to base pay, CareTria offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full‑Time benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; and other perks. Eligible employees may also have access to performance bonuses.

CareTria is an equal opportunity employer