Quality Control Technician

Company: VITAL NUTRIENTS
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

Description:PURPOSE STATEMENT: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Quality Control Technician with a good eye for detail. In this position, you will maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products, and reporting the test results. You will be responsible for performing standardized quality control checks on our company products to ensure they meet the predefined standards for safety and quality. To ensure success as a quality technician, you should have a strong working knowledge of mathematical concepts and excellent visual awareness.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, GMPs and related systems that ensure company compliance and applicable regulations
• Receive and inspect incoming raw materials
• Sample and release of raw materials according to SOP guidelines
• Inspect and release of packaging materials and finished products
• Sampling and sample preparation of raw materials and finished product for contract laboratory use
• Receiving, inspecting, releasing, storing and inventory reconciliation of all product labels
• Monitoring of manufacturing and bottling/packaging-roving inspector
• Investigate customer complaints as assigned by QC Manager
• Processing, collecting, and storing RM and FP retained samples
• Pull and process all relabel contract jobs and bulk contract orders as assigned by QC Manager
• Use of sampling and lab equipment including the Nicolet FT-iR and NIR-iR
• Destruction of rejected/expired materials following company SOP's and guidelines
• Issuance of PBR's to Bottle Room, review, and release of runs
• Operate forklift and other power equipment as needed
• Must prepare and complete required documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  Requirements:KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associates degree strongly preferred in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, or Chemistry
  • Experience as a QC or QA Technician
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate about work instructions and safety information written in English
  • Understanding of basic mathematical concepts
  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical information
  • Computer skills including MS office and material control programs
  • Advanced organizational skills
  • Ability to follow and interpret instructions whether written or spoken
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Punctual and reliable in work attendance
    
    
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
    • Operation of forklift and other power equipment
    • Works near moving mechanical parts
    • Vision requirements: Requires distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus
    • Must wear PPE and GMP appropriate for the position: non-slip footwear (boots), hair net, beard net (if applicable), nitrile food-grade gloves
      
      Blueroot Health--- is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Blueroot Health--- are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.
      
      
      
      Compensation details: 48000-55000 Yearly Salary
      
      
      
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