Department
Quality Assurance
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Quality Assurance ManagerAbout the Role
Formula Corp is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Incoming Quality Control Technician to join our growing Quality team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that raw materials, packaging components, and production supplies meet company specifications before entering the manufacturing process.
The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on inspection work, solving quality issues, maintaining accurate documentation, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What You'll Do
Incoming Material Inspection
- Perform sampling, inspection, testing, and approval of incoming materials and components in accordance with GMP requirements and company procedures.
- Conduct visual, dimensional, physical, and functional inspections against specifications, purchase orders, and quality standards.
- Verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), and supplier documentation.
- Identify and document nonconforming materials and initiate quality hold, rejection, and escalation processes when necessary.
- Support investigations related to incoming material quality issues.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation in electronic and paper-based systems.
- Scan and organize Safety Data Sheets (SDS), COAs, COCs, and other supplier documentation.
- Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support ISO 9001 and quality management system requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at improving quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of manufacturing, warehouse, inspection, quality, laboratory, or related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to follow detailed written procedures and work instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds as required.
- Associate degree or technical coursework in Quality, Manufacturing, Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in a GMP, FDA-regulated, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP, inventory management, or quality management systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
- Experience using inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, balances, scales, and other measurement tools.
- Forklift certification or willingness to become certified.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Be part of a growing manufacturing organization focused on quality and innovation.
- Gain valuable experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing.
- Work with a collaborative team dedicated to excellence.
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