Quality Assurance Technician

COMPANY INFORMATION

Probi USA is a growing manufacturing company in Lafayette, CO. Probi USA is a leading producer of probiotics and a veteran contract manufacturer in the nutritional supplement marketplace. We produce a wide variety of superior products for many of the world’s most recognized private labels and brands. At Probi, our diverse group of employees shares a common goal to produce and market the best nutraceutical products available. 

We are currently seeking candidates for our Quality Assurance Technician position to work in our manufacturing plant in Lafayette, CO. This full-time position(s) reports to the Quality Manager.

Schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Occasional Friday if needed. 

Are you looking for a stable company? Do you want to work and have fun while doing so? Well...Probi USA is that company! Come join our great company!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician acts as the Quality Representative on the production floor and conducts quality activities in support of the programs and policies as required by 21 CFR 111, CFR 117, CFR 507, ISO 17025, ISO 22,000, other country / State requirements and specific customer expectations, as applicable. This position operates in close collaboration with production, warehousing, inventory, supply chain, and quality control. 

KEY JOB DUTIES

• Ensure work areas in the production and warehouse floor follow plant GMP requirements and meet all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conducts raw material, works in process, and finished good sampling and conducts incoming receipt inspections.
• Restock and maintain sampling supplies
• Conduct tests of raw and finished products to ensure that products and documentation comply with standards, regulations and customer specifications.
• Submit samples to appropriate labs for analysis.  Work with qualified third-party labs by coordinating sample submission and communicating on status to maintain expected lead times
• Perform physical analyses and other specified lab tests utilizing defined methods and specifications.
• Perform line clearance activities for manufacturing operations. 
• Perform label control and reconciliations activities 
• Maintain retain sample inventory. 
• Receive incoming samples from other departments.  Prepare samples for analysis as necessary. 
• Create accurate records, all conducted according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with raw material specification evaluation, releases, holds, and other disposition decisions.
• Ensure appropriate segregation and labeling of products based on quality status
• Conduct maintenance and cleaning of sampling booth and related quarantine warehouses.
• Provide on the floor support to help with the investigation and troubleshooting of any food safety, quality, or process control related issues.
• Assists QA management in the collection of data for the purpose of improving products and systems as necessary.
• Perform verification system checks to ensure sanitation and quality systems are on track.
• Performs internal plant GMP audit and corrects findings on the floor
• Assists in the determination of root cause when there are quality deviations and reports on holds
• Performs line inspections for startup and throughout the shift as necessary
• Responsible for quality systems monitoring (ie, glass, brittle plastic, metal detector, ATP, adequate lighting)
• Reviews in-process paperwork ensuring compliance to GDP requirements and other internal policies and procedures
• Perform Product documentation control, scanning and filing
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Takes initiative and suggest improvements
  

COMPANY REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work safely and ensure the safety of others and be comfortable around heavy equipment and be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Able to adhere to strict confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Must be able to recognize audible and visual hazards.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in the English language.
• Must follow GMP, PPE, and company safety policies in the performance of job duties.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Able to pass a background check.
  

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility.  
• Be able to work independently and in cross functional teams demonstrating ability to deliver results.
• Experience with fermentation, food production, and/or dietary supplement manufacturing.
• Possess advanced computer skills including Microsoft office suite as well as the ability to quickly adapt to new ERP and QMS systems.
• Demonstrated skills in organizing work, taking initiative, setting priorities and sound decision making.
• Possess logic, problem solving, and trouble shooting skills.
• Must have strong critical thinking ability.
• Strong Interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment.

BENEFITS FOR US EMPLOYEES

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage after 30 days (and first day of the following month) with approximately 85% being paid by employer. Three (3) plans to choose from.  
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance at no cost to employee.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) accrues on hire with up to 4 weeks (20 days) for new hire and increases the longer you are with the company.
• Participation in the company 401(K) and Roth plan after 6 months of employment with up to 4% employer match.  
  
• Nine (9) paid holidays.
• 17 hour per calendar year to volunteer in the community. 
• $100 Wellness dollars per year. 
• Free daily uniforms, safety shoe vouchers. 
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations.
• Team-building events throughout the year including summer and winter celebrations.
  

As part of our interview process, we have partnered with Alva Labs to help us place the right people in the right role as we believe in the use of science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, the Alva Labs assessments will help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role. Please be on the lookout for an email from Alva Labs with the link to take our online psychometric assessment. The psychometric assessments will help determine if a candidate has the right Logic traits and Personality Traits for the position. Please complete the assessment to be considered further in our hiring process. 

Probi USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor. 

Probi shall not use child labor. All work performed at Probi is based on recognized employment relationship established through national law and practice.  

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