Quality Technician

Ohly has a great opportunity for a Quality Technician to join our team in Boyceville Wisconsin USA.

The Quality Technician is responsible for the analytical and microbiological testing of incoming ingredients, in-process samples and finished goods.

In this exciting role you will be:

Analytical Lab Responsibilities:

• Using established test procedures, analyze and approve incoming ingredients, in-process samples, and finished goods for conformance to existing product specifications
• Implement new testing procedures and incorporate these into daily routines
• Coordinating on-line quality checks with the Production Supervisors and Production Manager
• Supporting production by investigating and providing guidance on how to react to quality concerns
• Actively pursuing cost reduction of testing and supplies
• Conducting physical inventory of hold and rework items
• Coordinating plant water testing, environmental sampling, sanitation inspections and reports results to Quality Supervisor
• Responsible for notifying the Quality Supervisor of all deviations from established specifications
• Issuing Certificates of Analysis on finished products
• Performing GMP, internal, equipment and/or environmental audits as required

Projects:

• Facilitating the maintenance and repair of all plant QC testing equipment

Safety:

• Participate in Ohly Americas safety program including but not limited to monthly safety meetings, weekly toolbox meetings, near miss and flash audits
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan
• Responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action

You should have:

• Preferred but not required - Associate Degree in Science, Chemistry or related field, four-year degree helpful
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s and GLP’s
• PC literate
• Mechanical aptitude
• Communications (written and verbal) skills
• Strong analytical, organization and time management skills required

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of fermentation, blending, spray drying, roller drying, and packaging preferred
• Experience in regulatory compliance
• BS degree in a technical field
• Mechanical trade skills

Work hours: - Generally, this position will work 10:30 pm to 7am Sunday night through Thursday night. Hours are somewhat flexible but days are set.

You are interested in this position? Then we look forward to receiving your application.