Quality Control Technician

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Malibu Wellness, a 100% employee-owned company, is growing and dedicated to promoting healthy living, is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our team. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team that invests in your success through our unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a team member, you'll have the chance to directly own a piece of the company, sharing in our successes and helping shape our future.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Quality Control Technician to join our fast-paced team in Indianapolis. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality before reaching our customers.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for executing the operating procedures of the quality management systems (QMS) to consistently ensure quality products are manufactured within established quality standards. Works closely with the Senior Quality Manager, Research & Development, and the President & Chief Operating Officer to ensure quality compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

General Duties:

• Assist with maintaining the Quality Control programs, policies, and procedures to ensure ISO 22716 cGMP compliance of cosmetic products.
• Follow quality control guidelines and procedures to ensure that chemicals, components and finished goods comply with product specifications including collection of samples.
• Follow corrective actions to address non-conformances identified by audits and root cause analysis.
• Conduct daily scale and balance checks at the start of production.
• Verifies staging of components and inspects bulk products prior to start of production.
• Confirms bulk containing color, matches color standard prior to releasing bulk for use.
• Performs quality checks of equipment in all production areas to verify cleanliness before releasing to production.
• Verifies that the first assembled product presented for each work order meets the quality specifications and signs as approval to initiate assembly production.
• Verifies that the first filled product presented for each batch code meets the quality specifications and signs as approval to initiate fill production.
• Performs hourly in-process checks of products to ensure they meet specifications and records data on the Quality Check form in the Manufacturing Record.
• Completes nonconformance report on rejected product, communicates the findings to Quality Manager and assists with investigations as needed.
• Maintains QC Investigation Area Log - weekly
• Approves or rejects components and/or products based on quality specifications.
• Places non-conforming materials and products on Quality hold.
• Ensure all products and processes comply with written specifications.
• Identify non-conformances for product and processes and collect samples of non-conforming items as needed.
• Compiles and maintains SDS files.
• Assists Senior Quality Manager with creation and revision of Specification Sheets and other Controlled Documents as needed.
• Verify room and equipment cleaning and usage logs.
• Serves as backup to Quality Microbiology Laboratory Manager on specific tasks not managed by Senior Quality Manager, as needed.
• Report to Senior Quality Manager on all quality standard issues.
• Participate in the Production/Quality/R&D/Maintenance huddle.
• Participate in goal setting and performance evaluation with supervisor.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. We may assign other duties to the position at our discretion.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of GMP policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Creative thinking and self-motivation.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, stand, lift, push and pull various items.
• Ability to move around the warehouse, including walking up and down stairs.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed inside the warehouse.
• Exposure to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles.
• May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA with generous employer contributions, paid time off, and an employee assistance program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Be a part of the company's success and share in its ownership!
• Positive and collaborative work environment: We value teamwork and open communication.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00am – 3:30pm

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.