Quality Assurance Technician - 12 Hour - Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a night shift role. This position involves ensuring product quality through testing and auditing, collaborating with teams, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include PTO, health insurance, and educational programs.

Benefits

PTO

Holidays

401k matching

Health insurance

Bonuses

Education programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years relevant experience if degreed; 3+ years if not.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and collect data on all products, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and conduct environmental monitoring.
• Support ongoing projects related to quality and food safety.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Knowledge of statistical process control

Knowledge of GMPs

Knowledge of food safety

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - 12 Hour - Night Shift

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Overview

This role involves performing testing and auditing to ensure products meet company specifications, supporting problem-solving related to product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold food safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor and collect data on all products, ensuring compliance with specifications and inputting data into the lab management system.
2. Maintain a clean and safe work environment, calibrate test equipment, and follow lab SOPs.
3. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, including risk assessments, deviations, retesting, and rejection of raw materials and finished goods.
4. Oversee sanitation, start-up, and performance of production equipment.
5. Conduct environmental monitoring, routine audits, and support corrective actions.
6. Communicate technical information during shift meetings and with team members.
7. Investigate and test to improve processes and products regularly.
8. Support ongoing projects related to quality, food safety, cost reduction, and R&D.
9. Promote a positive team culture and personal development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certifications like HACCP, PCQI, Auditing, ASQ, or FSSC 22000 are a plus.
• 1+ years relevant experience if degreed; 3+ years if not.
• Effective communication skills and computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of statistical process control, GMPs, food safety, and lab practices.
• Ability to perform routine testing, interpret documents, and work safely in a loud environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

What We Offer

We foster an inclusive workplace with benefits including PTO, holidays, 401k matching, health insurance, bonuses, education programs, and more. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment.