QA/Document Control

Nordic Naturals

Vista, CA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with attention to detail and experience in quality assurance who can work onsite in Vista, CA.

Best fit for

Candidates with attention to detail and experience in quality assurance in the dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals industry
— “2+ Years of experience in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals industry is preferable”
People who thrive in a climate-controlled environment and can handle routine filing and inventory tasks
— “Works in a climate-controlled environment”

Things to consider

Onsite presence is required during standard work hours in Vista, CA
— “Location: Vista, CA onsite M-F”
Limited physical lifting requirements, with most tasks involving handling objects under 10 lbs
— “10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in quality assurance or lab coordination in your resume and interview responses
— “Creates sampling templates, issues sampling and testing reports and coordinates and routes samples to the lab in a timely manner”
Emphasize your ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
— “Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, attention to details, ability to learn quickly required”
Showcase your fluency in English and any additional language skills like Spanish
— “Fluency in English required, Spanish desired but not required”
Demonstrate your reliability and strong work ethic through specific examples or metrics
— “Dependable, reliable, responsible, trustworthy, excellent work ethics, flexibility with changing priority”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate and timely sampling and testing reports
effective coordination and routing of samples
organized and filed reports

Typical background

quality assurance experiencehigh school diploma

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality AssuranceDocument ControlSampling And Testing ReportsInventory ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention To Detail

Preferred

Dietary Supplements Industry ExperienceNutraceuticals Industry ExperiencePharmaceuticals Industry Experience

Stack & domain

Sampling TemplatesSampling And Testing ReportsDisposition Of Raw MaterialsOrganization And FilingDocumentation ControlCommercial Software Packages (microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)Positive AttitudeInnovativeDetail OrientedEnthusiasticFriendlyInitiativeOrganizedReliableDependableTrustworthyExcellent Work EthicsFlexibilityQuality AssuranceProduction Functions

About the role

Original posting from Nordic Naturals via Greenhouse

Salary: $21 per hour
Location: Vista, CA onsite M-F
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the creation, issuance of sampling and/or testing reports, as well as the coordination and routing of samples, ranging from packaging materials, raw materials, in-process materials, finished products…to the lab. Responsible for the disposition of raw materials and packaging components in the system and on inventory cards. Responsible for organizing and filing certain types of reports as assigned. Provides support on other Quality and Production functions as necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Function Statements
● Creates sampling templates, issues sampling and testing reports and coordinates and routes samples to the lab in a timely manner.
● Dispositions of raw materials and packaging components in the system and on inventory cards.
● Organizes and files certain types of reports as assigned.
● Assists with documentation control duties as needed.
● Performs other duties as assigned.
● Provides support on other Quality and Production functions as necessary.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statements
● Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
● Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.
● Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
● Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
● Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
● Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
● Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
● Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
● At least high school diploma
Experience:
● 2+ Years of experience in dietary supplements, nutraceuticals or pharmaceuticals industry is preferable.
● Excellent reading and writing skills, fluency in English required, Spanish desired but not required.
● Basic math skills required.
● Previous quality assurance experience desired, but not required.
● Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, attention to details, ability to learn quickly required.
● Dependable, reliable, responsible, trustworthy, excellent work ethics, flexibility with changing priority.
Computer Skills:
● Knowledge of commercial software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point) a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands Lift/Carry:
Stand O (Occasionally)
Walk O (Occasionally)
Sit F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)
Reach Outward O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb N (Not Applicable)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs N (Not Applicable)
21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)
51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable)
26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
● Vision (Near, Distance)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
● Works in a climate-controlled environment.

Source: Nordic Naturals careers (Greenhouse)