- Salary
- $18 – $24/hr
- Location
- Green Township, New Jersey
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Position Summary:
The QA Technician – Weigh Room & Production Lines is responsible for in-process quality assurance activities during raw material dispensing, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operations. This role ensures compliance with cGMP requirements, internal procedures, and product specifications through real-time verification and documentation. Position is M-F 8am-4pm.
Key Responsibilities:
Weigh Room Oversight:
- Verify raw materials against approved batch records prior to dispensing.
- Confirm material status (released, quarantined, rejected).
- Perform line clearance and room clearance checks before dispensing.
- Verify accurate weighing of components (ID, item #, lot #, quantity).
- Ensure calibrated scales are used and within calibration status.
- Review and sign off on weigh room forms and other records.
Production Line QA (Blending / Encapsulation / Packaging):
- Perform line clearance before start-up and between product changes.
- Verify correct components, labels, and packaging materials are issued.
- Conduct in-process checks (e.g., capsule weight variation, cosmetic checks, packaging checks).
- Ensure equipment clean and ready to use.
- Monitor adherence to GMP practices (personnel, documentation, sanitation).
- Review batch documentation entries in real time for accuracy and completeness.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Make all entries at the time of the work, ensure they are easy to read, and clearly show who recorded them.
- Identify and escalate deviations, non-conformances, or out-of-spec conditions to management.
- Support investigations as needed.
- Maintain QA logbooks and inspection records.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus.
- 1–3 years experience in dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with cGMP (21 CFR Part 111 preferred) a plus but not required.
- Basic math and measurement skills required.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Key Competencies:
- Detail-oriented with strong observational skills.
- Ability to work on the production floor in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communication with production and QA teams.
- Ability to enforce compliance standards consistently.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.
Skills
GMPCompliance