Quality Assurance Technician

Ourvita; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Holiday pay and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness discounts

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Ourvita is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to perform in-coming inspection of raw materials and packaging components, sample materials for QC testing, and support material retention programs. The role emphasizes GMP adherence, accurate documentation, and teamwork within a manufacturing setting.

The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule (5:00 am to 1:30 pm) with competitive market pay and benefits, including health coverage and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team in warehouse/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs in-coming inspection of raw materials and packaging components against approved specifications.
• Samples in-coming materials for Quality Control testing.
• Supports retain program for raw materials, packaging components, and finished products; documents inspection/sampling information.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Task focus

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in warehouse/manufacturing

Job description

Ourvita is a global contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional, cosmetic, and healthcare products. With nearly 3,000 dedicated colleagues worldwide, over 690 years of combined expertise and a strong focus on R&D and innovation, we partner with leading brands to deliver science-based, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and bring innovative products to market. Our vision is for high-quality health and beauty products to be available when and where people need them, transforming lives and advancing healthcare worldwide through our commitment to development, distribution and building a network of global partners. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join our team and contribute to this mission.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing incoming inspection and sampling of raw material ingredients and packaging components according to defined inspection plan, material specification, and standard operating procedures. This role also performs additional administrative tasks and activities within the Quality organization.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performs in-coming inspection of raw materials and packaging components against the approved specifications.
• Samples in-coming materials for Quality Control testing.
• Supports retain program for raw material, packaging component, and finished products. Accurately document required inspection/sampling information for each receipt
• Clean sampling chamber at scheduled interval.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Safety Protocol:

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Actively participate in “Winning the Shift” by positive communication and working well within the team.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience / Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience working independently and as part of team in a warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Skills Required:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 lbs. frequently
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stay on task and adjust to changes without direct supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and extended team to reach mutually acceptable outcomes
• Basic understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail with the ability to complete work assignments according to deadlines and maintain thorough documentation of daily activities.

At Ourvita, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive market pay, quarterly bonus, and a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits at no cost to employees
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Fitness discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement