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Inteplast Group NFOR- Lab/QC Technician in Orlando, Florida
Description/Job Summary
Ensures manufactured products comply with or exceed the established company standards and customer specifications.
Responsibilities/Duties
Directly supports the production teams through, Start-Up Verification, Real Time in Process Evaluations, as well as regular production and site quality inspections in the interest of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Production Support.
Actively participate in regulatory activities including ISO, SQF, and supporting actions.
Actively participate in Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping providing direct contributions to Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Events and Initiatives.
Performs physical, mechanical, and analytical tests on materials as per testing criteria to ensure standards are met.
Discuss and escalate all areas of non-conformance to specification with the Operations Manager, Supervisor, or team Lead and Quality Manager to implement corrective action and follow up as needed.
Update, maintain and enter test results in QC database, daily batch reports, inspection reports, daily downtime reports and other reports as requested.
Maintain all "quality related" documents (i.e. test results etc.) in the laboratory.
Create SOPs, review and revise as needed.
Prepare Quality Management related forms as required.
Perform monthly GMP inspections, and participate in internal audit, mock recalls, process improvement projects, QC Holds and create reports accordingly.
Maintain calibration records of all testing equipment in lab and on production floor.
Provide support during customer plant tour by demonstrating testing methods and communicating quality related procedures effectively.
Conduct/Assist refresher trainings for various departments as requested.
Investigate customer complaints and returns. Address findings to Quality manager.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety, and other standards.
Understand and comply with all IEF SQF (HACCP) standards and GMP policies.
Maintain proper General Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and word processing software
Knowledge of General Manufacture Practices.
Capable of working with minimum Supervision.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and team skills.
Experience in SQF and or ISO an asset.
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Preferred Experience
2 years related work experience preferably in plastic manufacturing industry.
Experience with ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) testing methods an asset.
Knowledge of extrusion process is an asset.
Required Education
- Post-Secondary Diploma in a science related program.
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