Quality Control Technician College Station, TX

Job Description

Quality Control Technician - College Station TX

Nature & Scope
Quality Control Technician I is an entry-level role designed for individuals responsible for performing defined tasks within the Quality group. The individual is responsible for ensuring the quality of raw materials and finished goods used by and/or manufactured at Deerland Enzymes. The primary function of this role is to be a hands on technician that performs quality control sampling and testing functions and assists in compliance with internal and external regulations protocols and policies. This individual will be cross trained on all Quality Assurance activities and will be able to perform those activities with supervision. This role is focused on skill building and learning with close supervision provided to ensure adherence to safety quality and procedural standards. Success in this role requires the ability to perform tasks accurately and demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Major Accountabilities
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure facility and products meet all local and federal food/supplement safety regulations
Act as a facilitator/coach in areas such as Quality Control techniques Good Manufacturing Practices and product quality/safety
Perform basic raw material management including but not limited to receiving sampling testing and shipping functions
Sample and analyze raw materials in process goods and finished products to assure compliance to specifications
Work flexible hours to accommodate manufacturing including nights and weekends.
Assist in cleaning validations and line clearance using but not limited to ATP technologies
Assist with quality team audits including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP
Record and evaluate test data alerting Quality Assurance Supervisor to any deviations from specifications
Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing quality improvements
Aid in ensuring adequate stock of quality control consumables are maintained in inventory.
Partner with plant operations maintenance quality and engineering to ensure that good manufacturing practices sanitation and pest control programs procedures and systems are effectively implemented and monitored per policy requirements
Assist in facility maintenance including general facility sanitation pest control and maintenance in order to maintain a cGMP facility
Partner with plant operations maintenance quality and engineering to develop write review and train on Standard Operating Procedures and Policies Work Instructions and Forms
Partner with operations team to build a strong food safety culture to ensure pre-requisite programs are effective for producing a safe food/supplement product and to facilitate the successful execution of customer regulatory and certification audits
Perform document control activities including but not limited issuing reviewing and approving batch records and work instructions ensuring logs and records are appropriately completed and maintained reviewing and approving shipping documentation and filing and maintaining all records as required
Review and approve lab analysis reports for the approval of raw materials in process products and finished goods
Follow and enforce all company GMPs and SOPs
Other duties as assigned
General Responsibilities:
Ensure production activities are conducted in alignment with safety quality and sustainability initiatives.
Maintain a clean organized and compliant workspace.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support production goals.

Job Profile
Education:
Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field.
Experience:
Required:
Proficiency in MS Office particularly Word with the ability to learn and assist in writing and revising standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Preferred:
Preferred two years as a quality inspector or technician in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an FDA regulated environment
Experience in Federal and State Food Safety Regulations including HACCP and cGMP
Experience with food safety and defense programs
Key Competencies
Process Knowledge:
Ability to take initiative to maintain confidentiality to meet deadlines and to work in a team environment
Strong leadership skills
Must have the ability to assess situation and develop a solution
Must have good attention to detail
Must have the ability to adjust to changing work demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication and report writing skills; legible handwriting required
Experience with Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel
Strong analytical experience
Ability to learn new technologies quickly
Results driven strong work ethic
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
Ability to perform a standing job for a full shift
Must be able to walk bend kneel stoop climb reach and grasp for varying periods of time
Ability to differentiate subtle variances in color
Ability to wear a respirator and hearing protection
Ability to work flexible schedules including nights and weekends
Fluent in English required bilingual (Spanish) preferred
Must possess a valid US drivers license
Independence:
Requires supervision for all tasks; follows instructions closely.
Contribution:
Focuses on completing assigned tasks accurately and reliably.
Time Management:
Learns to prioritize and manage work effectively.
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 for this position is expected to be:

$19/hr