Entry Level Quality Assurance (QA) Technician

We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our team! The QA Tech will be responsible for all quality system duties including ensuring adherence of all company procedures and policies for dietary supplements, state and local health and safety regulations.

21st Century Healthcare is one of the largest international manufacturers of dietary supplements in the United States. For nearly 30 years we’ve been in business to create innovative and affordable solutions for your family’s health needs. We’re not just invested in dietary supplements, we’re also invested in people. We strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. Are you ready to roll-up your sleeves and help us make the next 30 years even more exciting? Apply today.

Shift Opportunity:

2nd Shift: Mon-Thu 4:30 pm-3:00 am

Essential Functions:

· Perform daily quality in-process checks and documenting/signing off on all tasks

· Collect and prepare samples needed for testing

· Perform batch record reviews for accuracy and completeness

· Initiate daily walk-throughs/audit checks on all processes and checking the premises and GMP areas for compliance with regulation requirements

· Complete change controls, deviations, material reviews, and investigations as needed

· Implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities

· Assist in 3rd party and regulatory audits as needed

· Follow all required work safety practices and procedures

· Perform all tasks in accordance with company safety, cGMP, food processing, HACCP, and food defense policies/guidelines

· Assists in other duties as needed and directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Quality Technician experience preferred

· Good attendance is a must for the QA Tech. This is a skilled position that requires the employee be reliable on a constant basis

· The QA Technician will be an example for the line, as such they will need to be honest, dependable, punctual, and trustworthy and follow all established policies/procedures

· Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions

· Demonstrate attention to detail, orientation to quality, problem sensitivity, problem solving, and ability to take initiation

Education and Experience:

· Minimum 1 year experience at a food, dietary, or related manufacturing facility

· Must be able to do simple math, conversions (mm – in., g-oz), and use formulas

· Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate in English

· Knowledge of basic computer data entry

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly exposed to noise, and to airborne particles, including some allergens.
• The employee is frequently required to stand for 10 hours and reach with hands and arms
• The employee has constant interaction with others.
• Completion of duties must be done within an allotted time which may create a sense of time pressure to meet deadlines.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed approp