Quality Control Technician

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Quality Control TechnicianOperationsAccountable for specialist outputs, as well as initiating quality standards within defined work routines and policies.Job PurposeTo ensure effective quality control through the verification of scales and incubators, execution of the manufacturing start-up procedure, efficient packaging analysis, and inspections.Key Accountabilities and OutputsVerificationsDaily verifications of laboratory equipment.Check that the skew bar is set at the correct height, the barcode stickers and coding on bottle have the correct information and are legible.Check the torques on all capping heads.Check that labels, preforms, and closures conform to specifications.Report any non-conformances to the Line Supervisor and QC Supervisor.Authorize the line supervisor to proceed once start-up results have been passed.Packaging AnalysisTesting of preforms, such as height, weight, neck finish dimensions, and recording of batch numbers for traceability.Testing of blown bottles such as height, burst pressure, sectional weight, stress cracking, fill point capacity, drop test, visual inspections, wall thickness, base weight, neck finish dimensions.Testing of closures such as height, skew cap detection, outer diameter, inner seal, secure seal.Label inspections to ensure the application is correct on visual parameters such as bond line creep, damaged label graphics, flagged label, label placement gap, label repeat, misapplied/mismatched label, out of registration, torn label, wrinkled label, visible glue.Testing of labels for glue application.Rinse residue tests.InspectionsInspection of the Date and Batch code applications to ensure they are legible and correct.Inspection of barcode stickers to ensure compliance with the product running on the line.Inspection of Shrink wrapping.Conducting Tension force measurements on palletized product.Documentation and Record KeepingRecording of all results.Raising non-conformances to the QC Supervisor, isolation of non-conforming product/packaging.SamplingEnsure that the correct number of samples are taken for the relevant departments such as QC, QA, Retention, and Micro.Final ProductEnsure that the product meets the Final Product Specifications.Conduct all tests in accordance with the established testing plan, which includes but is not limited to Brix, CO2, pH, Sensory, etc.Raising non-conformances to the QC Supervisor, isolation of non-conforming product.Collaborate with production and other relevant departments on root cause investigations on internal non-conformities.GeneralEnsure that all Good Lab Practices are implemented and adhered to.Ensure good housekeeping of the lab and associated work stations.Ensure accurate sampling and analysis of in-process and final products.Ensure that the testing schedules with the required frequencies and sampling sizes are adhered to.Foster a positive and collaborative working relationship with Operations.Escalate any quality or food safety risks to the relevant functional heads.Adherence to health, safety, food, and environmental standards.Staff shall adhere to all Food Safety Policies and PRPs and shall enforce all food safety requirements at all times. Staff shall adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRPs and shall enforce all Health and Safety requirements at all times. Visitor and Contractor Policy - staff shall ensure that visitors or contractors entering the facility are signed in, escorted, wear PPE, are aware of the hygiene policies, and do not smoke, eat, or drink inside the facility. Code of Practice - staff shall maintain high levels of personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct. Handwashing Procedure - ensuring staff are cleaning and sanitizing hands efficiently before handling the product. Physical Contamination Control Policy and Procedure - Staff shall be aware of the potential for physical product contamination and aware of control measures to prevent it. Safety, Health, and Environment Policy - Staff take reasonable measures to ensure health and safety hazards do not occur. Should an accident occur, staff shall be aware of the procedure for reporting the incident. First Aid Policy - Staff are aware of the first aider on site and trained to report injuries and illness to supervisors/first aiders. Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Maintains expected performance standards. Enforce compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements. Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with these practices.
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