Quality Control Technician - Swing Shift - Pharmatech, Inc.

At Pharmatech, we prioritize customer satisfaction as the foremost manufacturer of nutritional products, fostering a culture centered on diversity and inclusion. We are committed to transparency and honesty, striving for the well-being of our teams, customers, and community. With competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for continuous growth in a supportive environment, Pharmatech invites individuals who align with our values to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Quality Control Technician (QC Tech) at Pharmatech, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of all products produced. You will be responsible for performing routine sampling, testing, and inspection of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods in accordance with CFR Part 111 & 117. This includes working with powders, liquids, packout and shipping/receiving operations to maintain compliance with industry regulations, company standards and most importantly, customer requirements.

Schedule: Swing, M-Th 4:15p-2:30a, some Fridays

Pay: $17-$24 DOE

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

All QC Technicians will adhere to and enforce GMPs, HACCP, and company policies in the production areas and warehouse. They will assist in NCR investigations to identify root causes and promote continuous improvement. You will be responsible for executing our quality program by performing floor assignments in sampling, batching, blending, encapsulation, and packaging as directed by the Quality Control lead or Manager. Additionally, you will ensure batch records are accurate and complete and help ensure products are manufactured according to FDA regulations. All QC Technicians will communicate through the appropriate channels, help gather KPIs, and will be cross-trained in various roles:

Incoming Quality Control:

• Collect, prepare, inspect, sample, process and document all raw materials to be transferred to QC Lab (retention of packaging materials as well).
• Ensure Samples are transferred to QC Lab in a timely manner.
• Ensure controlled and efficient storage of retain samples to allow for safe storage and easy retrieval.
• Ensure completeness of verifications and accuracy throughout all documentation.
• Perform cleaning procedures in the sampling booths to ensure no cross-contact of allergens or cross- contamination of bacteria.
• Create and place expiration date stickers on all raw materials.
• Ensure that all raw materials have allergens declared and enforce Allergen Management Program.

 Ongoing Quality Control:

• Perform in-process testing throughout the production process (at set frequencies) to ensure product meets specification and quality standards. (this differs based on product, and customer requirements)
• Fill out monitoring records for in-process testing, and AQLs with Good Documentation Practices to meet federal regulations such as CFR 111 & 117 as well as customer expectations.
• Perform Double Label Verification checks for production.

Outgoing Quality Control (Release):

• Final inspection of every completed pallet to ensure labels reflect the correct information, label placement, overall quality and case count.
• Inspection of trailers prior to loading them with finished pallets to ensure there is no foreign materials that would jeopardize the quality and safety of all products.
• Final review and scanning of MMR/BPR records for release.
• Releasing SKU/Lot in JDE Software.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in quality control or a similar role in the dietary supplement or food industry.
• Knowledge of CFR Part 111 & 117 (GMPs)
• Strong attention to detail and organized skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in using scales (significant figures), pH meters, density meters, and other instruments for quality control monitoring.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and varying temperatures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Full-Time position with both Day Shifts and Swing Shifts; may require occasional overtime. Work is performed in a warehouse & production setting.