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

Now Foods•Sparks, NV

8h•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 be assigned to any area for which they have been trained, based on departmental needs, but generally works in one quality-control inspection area. This is an overnight, third-shift position in NOW’s manufacturing facilities. Depending on the assignment, the inspector evaluates incoming raw materials and shipments, collects representative samples, completes documentation and Oracle entries, and reviews certificates of conformance or analysis. For processing or packaging inspections, the inspector reviews records for completeness and compliance with GMPs and SOPs, performs random in-process tests, releases materials, conducts AQL inspections as needed, communicates quality problems, assists with investigations, and places products on hold when quality issues require investigation. The role supports safe production and operations by following safety procedures, participating in safety training, reporting hazards and concerns, sharing safety information with new employees, and fulfilling responsibilities under the company safety management plan. The work takes place throughout manufacturing areas, with direct exposure to ingredients, mixes, equipment, and packaging.

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 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 requirements are met.
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 take responsibility for new tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including handling testing equipment and materials, using taste or smell, ascending and descending stairs, and lifting, moving, pushing, and pulling specified loads.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a quality department.

Responsibilities

Inspect in-process materials, finished products, incoming raw materials, and other materials in assigned, trained inspection areas.
For incoming inspections, evaluate incoming raw materials and shipments and obtain representative lot samples.
Complete required 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.
For processing or packaging inspections, review documentation for completeness and compliance with GMPs and SOPs.
Perform random in-process testing to verify operators’ results.
Release materials for use and review related documentation for completeness.
Communicate problems and out-of-specification issues to the supervisor or lead and operations personnel.
Assist the supervisor or lead with investigations.
Perform AQL inspections on bulk or packaged product as needed.
Place product on hold to investigate quality issues.
Follow safety rules, procedures, and GMP requirements.
Participate in safety training, report safety concerns and hazards, submit safety suggestions, and help ensure hazards are addressed.
Assist with communicating safety information to new employees and fulfill responsibilities under the company safety management plan.