Ohly ยท 5 hours ago
Quality Technician
Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world and is seeking a Quality Technician to join their team. The role involves ensuring all ingredients and products meet quality specifications, implementing testing procedures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Food and BeverageSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Analyze and approve incoming ingredients, in-process samples, and finished goods using established test procedures
Implement new testing procedures and integrate them into daily operations
Coordinate inline quality checks with Production Supervisors and the Production Manager
Contribute to quality programs, including training personnel
Initiate purchase requests for QC supplies and submit for approval
Actively pursue cost reduction strategies for testing and supplies
Conduct physical inventory of hold and rework items
Maintain up-to-date product, raw material, and manufacturing SOPs
Coordinate plant water testing, environmental sampling, and sanitation inspections; report results to the Quality Control Manager
Update and write procedures based on customer specifications
Review test results and recommend acceptance or rejection of materials and finished goods; report deviations to the Quality Control Manager
Issue Certificates of Analysis for finished products
Perform equipment and environmental audits as required
Complete required reports and documentation to support manufacturing operations
Facilitate maintenance and repair of QC testing equipment
Summarize and report on special projects; assist as assigned
Participate in Ohly Americas safety program, including safety meetings, GMP audits, and safety inspections
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices and the Food Safety Plan
Report food safety issues to authorized personnel
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Science, Chemistry, or related field
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and GLPs
Proficient in PC applications
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Experience in regulatory compliance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge of fermentation, blending, spray drying, roller drying, and packaging preferred
Mechanical trade skills are a plus