Material Inspector

Ventura Foods • Chambersburg, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Inspector's primary role is to accurately weigh batches to enable Right the First Time (RFT) goals for processing and to meet departmental goals of average pre-weighs (PWs) while working in a timely manner with accuracy. This position involves assisting in preparing batch spices according to the production schedule and established formulas, weighing and measuring spices and ingredients, and maintaining accuracy. The role requires adherence to spice room standard operating procedures (SOPs), accurate completion of batch sheets with material supplier lot numbers using FIFO rotation, and training in the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS). The Material Inspector will also learn cooler and warehouse rack locations for spice room ingredients to gather needed amounts and may assist processors by scanning batches. General cleanup, including chemical training for foamer use, is also part of the responsibilities. A critical aspect of this role is adhering to all food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its associated preventive controls.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Must have the ability to follow directions, read, write and communicate effectively
• Must have the ability to count accurately and do simple mathematics
• Must have the ability to use scales and other measuring devices
• Must have the flexibility to work hours as assigned by supervisor
• Is self-starting, self-directing and exercises good judgment and decision making skills

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing batch spices according to production schedule and established formulas
• Weigh and measure spices and ingredients with scales and other measuring devices and maintain accuracy
• Is required to know and follow the spice room standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Is required to accurately fill in batch sheets with material supplier lot number (#) using the sequence of first in, first out (FIFO) rotation
• Will be trained in the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) and be required to follow procedures as outlined in handling materials
• Learn the cooler and warehouse rack locations for spice room ingredients to gather needed amounts of ingredients to meet production schedule
• Assist processors as needed; may be required to scan in batches (components) when weighed to assist the coordinator
• Perform general clean up including having chemical training to use the foamer in the room
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees