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Quality Control Technician

Prinova
  • Norton Shores, Michigan
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    Unlock your potential with Prinova
    We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
     
    Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
     
    Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. 
     
    Quality Control Technician
    Department: Quality - Particle Tech
    Location: Norton Shores, MI
    Type: Full-time
     
    Summary:
    The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for sampling, testing, analyzing, and measuring raw materials, in-process samples, and finished product.  This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the testing lab and other quality control functions related to testing and analysis. The technician works under general supervision while developing technical knowledge and proficiency in quality control processes.
     
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:
    • Cleaning verification activities including surface swabbing and visual inspection of equipment and process areas.
    • Obtain samples and conduct raw material, in-process, and finished product testing.
    • Document test results and provide accurate and timely reports.
    • Coordinate sampling of purified and potable water as needed.
    • Coordinate sampling of compressed air systems as needed.
    • Coordinate routine environmental monitoring activities.
    • Assist with execution of cleaning validation verification activities.
    • Assist with lab equipment calibration activities.
    • Report and manage OOS events.
    • Assist with additional testing for OOS, deviation investigations, and trials as needed.
    • Maintain compliance with current SOP’s and cGMP’s.
    • Prepare necessary documents and send samples to customers and outside labs for testing.
    • Assist with customer complaints and non-conformance investigations as needed.
    • Assist Quality Compliance Manager with tasks/projects as needed.
    • Will complete other duties as assigned
    Qualifications:
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    Required Education and/or Experience:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Related work experience in a GMP environment preferred
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Access databases
    • Ability to plan and manage time effectively
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, “multitasking” environment and prioritize tasks effectively
    • Strong problem-solving techniques and ability to make sound decisions
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Flexible in approach to changing priorities and/or deadlines
    • Attention to detail and organization
    Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
    • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
    • Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and face mask
    • Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
    • Ability to work above shoulders
    • Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
    • Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
    • Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require
    Quality/Safety Responsibilities: 
    All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).
     
    It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.
     
    What’s in it for you?
    Competitive Pay – $22 an hour 
    Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
     
    Benefits:          
    • Medical, Dental, Vision 
    • Employer paid STD and LTD
    • HSA and FSA
    • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
    • PTO
    • Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
    • 401(k) & Roth with employer match
    • Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
    • Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
    • Personal growth including training and development opportunities
    Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorton Shores, Michigan
    Websitehttps://www.prinovaglobal.com/us/en/about/careers/job-listings

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Environmental Monitoringunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Food Qualityunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Medical Conditionsunmatched
    • Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Test Labunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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