Quality Control Technician 2nd Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure quality and safety across finished products. You will evaluate products, log results, and monitor line equipment while maintaining compliance with GMP standards.

Responsibilities include handling QC documentation, communicating issues, conducting audits, and supporting investigations into non-conformances. The role requires HS/GED and 1–2 years of related experience, with physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment.
• Fluency in spoken & written English.
• Mathematical skills.
• Computer skills & data processing abilities.
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability; performs analysis as required by product specification.
• Communicates quality issues to production and QC management, and to shipping/customer service staff.
• Logs analysis results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) and maintains records for compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Performs GMP audits and checks on detectors, magnets, scales; investigates non-conformances.
• Performs batch set-up checks and logs discrepancies; releases or holds product as needed.
• Collects micro samples and places micro holds; assists in corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control analysis equipment

Fluency in English

Mathematical skills

Computer skills & data processing

Ability to climb ladders

Able to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years related experience

Job description

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring NWF’s standards of quality and safety on all finished products.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates finished products for quality and acceptability. Performs all necessary analysis as required, and according to the product specification.
• Communicates product quality issues to Production Supervisors, Production Managers, QC Manager & Supervisor and shipping and customer service staff.
• Logs all analysis test results and batch information in the I-Series (AS400) & maintains analysis records and documents necessary for documentation compliance.
• Monitors line equipment for functionality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Checks metal detectors (CCP), magnets, scales and performs critical control point & GMP audits.
• Assist in all foreign material & product non-conformance investigations.
• Performs batch set-up checks, assists in correcting the set ups, and logs discrepancies.
• Places product on hold as necessary and release when appropriate.
• Rejects product as necessary and completes rejection forms including root cause and corrective action analysis.
• Checks allergen clean out effectiveness as needed
• Perform Pre – Op audit when necessary (example: equipment down for maintenance).
• Perform production scale checks and lab equipment calibration based on calibration schedule.
• Collect micro samples as needed and places micro hold products on hold.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by QC manager
• Maintains retain sample area and control sample file
• Follows all GMP’s and Safety Procedures.

Qualifications

• H.S. or GED with 1-2 years related work experience
• Ability to use quality control analysis equipment
• Fluency in spoken & written English
• Mathematical Skills
• Computer Skills & Data Processing skills Required
• Ability to climb ladders to work platforms
• Able to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

General Office Setting