Manufacturing Quality Inspector I - 3rd Shift (Sparks, Nevada)

NOW Health Group INC•Sparks, OK

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Inspector I samples and inspects in-process materials, finished products, incoming raw materials, and other materials. The inspector may work in any area for which they have been trained, based on department needs, but generally works in one quality-control inspection area. This position is designated overnight. Depending on assignment, the inspector evaluates and samples incoming shipments, completes documentation and Oracle entries, reviews certificates of conformance or analysis, checks processing and packaging documentation for completeness and GMP/SOP compliance, conducts in-process and AQL testing, releases materials, communicates quality issues, supports investigations, and places products on hold when quality issues require investigation. The role also supports safe production by following safety procedures, reporting hazards, participating in safety training, and sharing safety information with new employees. The position works throughout the manufacturing facilities with exposure to ingredients, mixes, equipment, and packaging. The work environment may include vapors, herbal aromas, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biological materials. Physical demands include handling inspection equipment and materials, climbing stairs, using taste or smell, and lifting, moving, pushing, or pulling specified loads.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to two years of related inspection experience.
Familiarity with general inspection procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine emails and communicate effectively with QC and operations personnel.
Good writing and communication skills.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and averages.
Ability to compare results with specifications and determine whether they meet requirements.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and change tasks frequently.
Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and assume responsibility for new tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including handling testing equipment and materials and lifting, moving, pushing, and pulling specified loads.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a quality department.

Responsibilities

Perform raw-material evaluations on incoming shipments and obtain representative lot samples when assigned to incoming inspection.
Complete necessary documentation and Oracle entries.
Sample incoming raw materials and packaged products upon receipt in the warehouse.
Review certificates of conformance or certificates of analysis for incoming materials or packaging components as needed.
Review processing or packaging documentation for completeness and compliance with GMPs and SOPs.
Perform random in-process testing to verify operators’ results.
Release materials for use and review associated documentation for completeness.
Communicate problems and out-of-specification issues to the supervisor or lead and operations personnel.
Assist the supervisor or lead in conducting investigations.
Perform AQL inspections on bulk or packaged product as needed.
Place product on hold to investigate quality issues.
Comply with safety and GMP requirements.
Follow safety rules and procedures, participate in safety activities, report hazards and safety concerns, and submit safety suggestions.
Assist with communicating safety information to new employees and fulfill responsibilities under the company safety management plan.