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Position Summary:

The essential functions and duties of the Quality Assurance Technician include, but are not limited to, understanding and applying Good Manufacturing Practices, standard operating procedures, quality procedures, customer requirements.  Properly record and document inspection results.  Perform accurate product inspections at appropriate sampling frequencies.  Perform raw material inspections at appropriate frequencies.  Work independently and follow through on assignments to completion.  Manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

Quality Support

Assist, and train machine operators in QC data collection as needed

Assist Quality Manager with AIB/BRC guideline compliance.

Serves as back-up to shift supervisor on the Product Safety Team.

Responsible for reporting food safety issues

Daily Production Audit/Retains

Review Production parts, and data on a daily basis to ensure accuracy of information, and that expectations are met.

Inspection of finished product using approved methodologies as compared to CTF

CTF/Prints

Ensure all CTF information on Part prints are correct before being sent to the Production floor.  Create master copy of attribute logs, and maintain files as required

Organize retains

Establish retain requirements, and monitor the process.

Verification of samples to CTF

Audit Quality Documentation

Verify quality log captures CTF requirements. 

Verify log is completed properly

Incoming Raw Materials Inspection

Audit raw materials as compared to material specifications

Manage Quality Logs

Create/revise quality logs as compared to CTF

Project Data Collection

Measure, collect and organize project data.

Quality Records Retention

File records, Purge files quarterly

Manage Fixtures

Organize fixture cabinet.

Perform Process Capability as required.

Verify conformance to CTF’s, and assist in design testing/results prior to first run production.

Inspect fixtures for cleanliness and functionality.

Monitor calibrations

Manage Retention Sample Area

Organize, identify and store both quality and engineering samples

Candidate Requirements:

Working knowledge of plastics and thermoforming desired.

Working knowledge of measuring instruments; micrometers, calipers, etc.

Familiarity with quality control methodologies.

Attention to detail in dimensional studies and data collection, including statistical process control. Working knowledge of MS Office.

Good organization and communication skills.

Capable of performing physical activities to which include; standing, sitting, climbing, reaching, or bending for prolonged periods of time.  Some lifting and/or carrying.  Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Following GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.

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Novolex™ is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact Jamie Wells at hrcompliance@novolex.com.

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