Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Company Overview: Somafina is a growing and thriving third-party manufacturer of vitamins and supplements, dedicated to producing high-quality products that meet the highest standards in the nutraceutical industry. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Ensure product specifications are met and that company policies and procedures are followed.
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Conduct production equipment and room clearing.
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Manage packaging line clearing.
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Authorize rework as necessary.
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Perform cleaning verifications.
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Review in-process documentation.
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Conduct yield investigations and product sampling.
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Ensure the production of products meets the company’s stringent quality standards from start to finish.
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Liaise with production and customer service departments to ensure that projects are initiated, executed, and completed according to federal regulations.
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Conduct point step process reviews and materials reviews.
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Verify labels against work orders to ensure product accuracy.
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Manage line clearing and documentation control.
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Ensure all employees adhere to cGMP requirements within the facility.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Adhere strictly to company policies and procedures.
Education Requirements:
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competencies/Skill Qualifications:
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Knowledge of GMPs and experience with nutraceuticals.
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Exceptional written and communication skills.
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Ability to follow instructions and directions.
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Capability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
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Decision-making skills based on company guidelines.
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Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills.
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Adaptability to a dynamic environment and effectiveness during major changes in responsibilities.
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Integrity and personal responsibility for performance.
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Knowledge of Dietary Supplement GMPs.
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Experience in the dietary supplement industry.
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Auditing experience preferred but not required.
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Experience enforcing SOPs and product specifications.
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Proficiency in all MS Office Suite programs; Excel experience required.
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Strong mathematical skills.
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English proficiency required.
Physical Requirements:
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Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; converse, listen, taste, or smell.
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Must exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.
