Quality Associate Jobs in Reading, PA (NOW HIRING)

Custom Processing Services provides contract manufacturing/toll processing services to a wide variety of industries. Specialized processes center on particle size reduction using a number of methods including jaw crushing, pulverizing, micronizing and media milling. Additional services such as flash drying, surface treatments, blending, dispersing and packaging are also available. The Processing Pros provide new product development assistance from R&D concepts through their commercialization. In addition to CPS's technical grade facilities, a state-of-the art, dedicated building is available for cGMP processing.

The Quality Technician plays a vital role in the production flow and achieving on time availability for customers. This is a hands on role that requires product testing, documentation review and creation, and professional, detailed communication with customers and internal associates. 

Shift: 

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday and every other Monday, 5:00am to 5:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Assure that manufactured products meet customer requirements by testing and analyzing production and post-production samples and reporting findings to team members.
• Analyze non-conforming materials, returned goods and communicate results to management.
• Create suitable data analysis tables and reports.
• Provide analytical investigations and develop root cause for non-conformances and deviations.
• Operate gauging and test equipment for quality assurance functions.
• Analyze data and generate summary reports.
• Assist in the performance of qualification and validation studies.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Review incoming receipts and perform product releases per requirements.
• Perform inspections; Assist on special projects.
• Communicate results of inspections; quality related issues with appropriate team members.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field; or equivalent experience required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Prior experience working in an ISO certified organization preferred 
• Experience initiating, executing, and resolving action requests utilizing various methods of root cause analysis
• Detail oriented, problem solver
• Must be willing to work at both campuses as needed
• Must be flexible in hours to support needs of the operation

Why Choose CPS?

At Custom Processing Services, we offer a variety of career opportunities which allows for learning new skills, contributing to innovative solutions, and growing throughout the organization.

We are proud of our core values that help us strive for excellence on our team and for our customers; accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, safety, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay on a weekly pay schedule
• High performance bonus incentives for most opportunities
• Unique work schedules that allow for work/life balance
• Career advancement program
• Exceptional Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available after 30 days of employment (with employer contribution)
• Employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account covering at least half of your Medical Insurance deductible depending on the deductible option you choose
• Access to a pre-tax, Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Dependent Care available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance available after 30 days of employment
• 10+ Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match available after 6 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Program offering free services such as confidential counseling, legal, and financial services, will preparation, and wellness programs
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities (20% off tuition at a local university!)
• Thanksgiving Turkey for you and your family to enjoy
• Fun events such as our Summer Picnic, Christmas Party, Manufacturing Day celebration, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employment:
CPS will not unlawfully discriminate based upon race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, age disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, or any prohibited basis.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, and any term or condition of employment.  All employment decisions will be made and all personnel policies construed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.  All unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment for Custom Processing Services.

Custom Processing Services and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. Unsolicited resumes will be reviewed as a referral, free of any charges or fees.