Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Job Type:

Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections and audits to monitor and ensure traceability of product movement throughout the facility and to confirm established product quality requirements are achieved across all stages of production
• Promptly communicate identified discrepancies to site and regional leaders and document accordingly
• Advise operators of problems and follow up to ensure resolution; troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve efficiently to minimize production downtime
• Investigate and participate in correction activities as directed
• Assist with calibration, preventative, and routine maintenance of equipment
• Continuously monitor processes to ensure sampling is appropriate to the product; color, flavor, weight, size, and appearance of the finished product meets specifications
• Oversee QC for changeovers from one product or batch to another; ensure equipment and product continues to meet all specifications
• Works with and trains new employees in all facets of finished goods manufacturing operation
• Ensure work areas are maintained, organized, and in compliance with sanitary requirements
• Accurately complete documentation and enter data to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements; responsible for maintaining traceability in seed-to-sale and information management systems
• Perform duties related to sampling and testing as required by production and staffing needs
• Provide guidance on placement of operators and others on the production line
• Possesses knowledge of the sanitation, safety, and requirements for food processing, handling, and storage in manufacturing of Gummy products
• Responsible for CIP operation throughout all equipment used in the process to manufacture Gummy products
• Maintain HACCP for all products and processes manufactured onsite
• Lifts containers of in-process, finished, or waste products and transports within the facility as necessary
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices
• Responsible for destruction of designated products
• Maintain and enforce strict adherence to established safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and participate in problem solving activities to drive process improvements
• Promote a culture of quality and change management
• Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Degree preferred in analytical chemistry or similar/related field

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year working in a manufacturing or production based environment; experience in a GMP facility a plus
• Analytical instrumentation experience preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Fluent English skills to read/understand written instructions, manuals, and other information; to maintain a variety of written records, and to communicate effectively with and train, employees in a complex process
• Fundamental arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, division) to calculate weights, fills, etc
• Computer skills, including keyboarding, standard functions, and data entry
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing equipment malfunctions, reading/understand gauges/controls/touch screen logic
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and fixing equipment malfunctions
• Perform duties that require constant attention to the manufacturing process

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to stand/walk for most of shift
• Ability to push/pull items weighing up to 100 pounds assisted
• Ability to maintain attention and focus during manufacturing process
• Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools.

Environment:

• Constant exposure to noise levels loud enough to require employees to wear hearing protection
• Warm temperature levels, fumes, vibration, etc., enough to cause minor discomfort, oily/wet conditions
• Employees to wear protective eyewear, hair nets, uniforms, steel-toed shoes, and gloves

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

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• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board

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