Quality Assurance Technician - Winter Haven, FL

VetJobs; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Winter Haven, FL, to enforce the Quality and Food Safety Management System in line with FDA cGMP and industry standards. The role emphasizes audits, CAPA support, and collaboration with the QC Manager.

The position requires a B.S. in a related field and 3+ years in QA/QC, with strong problem solving and communication skills, and will be conducted on-site with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field with laboratory experience.
• 3 years prior Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Strong problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Risk Based Quality, Layered Audits based on various criteria.
• Address First Pass Quality Deviation and Rejections.
• Support EMP testing and related GMP practices.
• Investigate customer complaints (cap seal/torque, box seals, labels, leaking containers).
• Identify foreign material risks (Glass, plastic, wood, gasket material, etc.).
• Ensure weight and labeling compliance; validate CCPs and OPRPs.
• Assist with CAPA implementation and sustainment.
• Provide interface with operators during MOC validations.
• Monitor GMPs during MOC, Construction, etc.
• Conduct EMP swabbing and tracking.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Audits

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Compliance

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Food Science/Related Field

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is “On-Site” at the location detailed in the job post.

Quality Assurance Technician - Winter Haven, FL

Main Function

The Quality Assurance Technician will support the implementation and enforcement of the Quality and Food Safety Management System requirements throughout all of the manufacturing process in order to ensure compliance with company policies, FDA cGMP, and industry standards.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Adaptability
  Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly
• Building Trust
  Interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s motives and representations and those of the organization. Is seen as direct and truthful; keeps confidences, promises, and commitments.
• Collaboration
  Builds constructive working relationships with clients/customers, other work units, community organizations and others to meet mutual goals and objectives.
  Behaves professionally and supportively when working with individuals from a variety of ethnic, social and educational backgrounds.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development
  Is committed to developing professionally, attends professional conferences, focuses on best practices, values cutting-edge practices and approaches; takes advantage of a variety of learning activities, introduces newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.
• Influence
  Uses appropriate interpersonal skills and techniques to gain acceptance for ideas or solutions. Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements;
  Seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.
• Planning and Organizing
  Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resources requirements; determines necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals.
• Quality Orientation
  Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Safety Awareness
  Being aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of direct reports.
• Teamwork
  Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
  Possesses, acquires, and maintains the technical/professional expertise required to do the job effectively and to create client/customer solutions.
  Technical/professional expertise is demonstrated through problem solving, applying professional judgment, and competent performance.

Description Of Work Performed

• Perform Risk Based Quality, Layered Audits based on:
• First Pass Quality Deviation, Rejections
• EMP testing and related GMP practices
• Customer complaints (cap seal / torque, box seals, labels, leaking containers)
• Foreign material risks (Glass, plastic, wood, gasket material, etc.)
• Weight compliance
• Formulation Compliance (staging, order of addition, etc.)
• Calibration Compliance (Torque wrenches, scales, etc.)
• Weight Verification and Label compliance
• Validation of CCPs and OPRPs
• GMP, Allergen, G&BP program audits
• Job cycle check
• Supports QC Manager in Cross Functional Initiatives
• Audit for implementation and sustainment of CAPAs
• Provide interface with operators during MOC validations
• Monitoring of GMPs during MOC, Construction, etc.
• EMP swabbing and tracking
• FS&Q Skills Validation support to operations
• Escalate issues to QC Manager
• CIP tank cleaning swab/cleaning verification and validation
• Labeling compliance
• Container Compliance
• GMP support
• GMP Inspections
• Daily GMP Walkthrough
• Weekly/Monthly Glass and Brittle Plastics Inspections
• Other tasks as assigned by the Quality Control Manager

Schedule is 8am-5pm, M-F. Schedule may include additional time as needed and approved by management.

Auto req ID

481993BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry or related Science field with some laboratory experience, or 3 years prior Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience.
Computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Good problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills
Focus on Food Safety and Customer/Consumer needs in all aspects of work.
Completes Deviation/Rejection investigations to determine actual Root Causes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining Quality requirements.
Encourages Trust between Operations and Quality.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$41,600.00 - $71,000.00

City

Winter Haven

State

Florida

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

ADM

Salary Range

$30,000-$45,000