QA Inspector III

McCormick & Company•Hunt Valley, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a QA Inspector III at its Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Reporting to a Team Manager, the Quality Inspector coordinates activities related to the Quality department, including sampling and resampling raw materials, supporting quality audits, and helping meet product and process quality expectations and process reliability goals. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and responsibility for identifying and reporting food safety and quality concerns. The inspector samples incoming materials and materials requiring resampling due to failing results or shelf-life extensions; works with warehouse and receiving teams on bulk and tanker receipts; prepares quality documentation; and performs tests specified in inspection plans. The role also involves entering Quality Notifications for rejected raw materials, reviewing labels for Kosher certification, completing initial raw-material acceptance requirements, and coordinating with Regulatory on information and release requirements. The inspector participates in complaint investigations and corrective-action development, supports Quality Analytical and Sensory activities as needed, conducts assigned operational audits, and participates in internal and external quality audits. The position is based at McCormick’s Flavor Manufacturing Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The stated base salary range is $23.65–$35.47. Permanent employees are eligible for the company’s Total Rewards programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of related experience; acceptable manufacturing experience is specified.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
Knowledge of PC software and data-entry experience.
Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple priorities and working with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Color vision sufficient to detect and compare color differences in products daily.
Ability to obtain forklift-driving certification.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree in a science field, such as food science or chemistry; or a two-year science diploma and two years of relevant technical experience; or five years of relevant specialized experience.
Experience working in food manufacturing.
SAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities and tasks related to the Quality department.
Sample and resample incoming raw materials, including materials requested for retesting after failing results or for shelf-life extensions.
Work with the warehouse and receiving department to sample bulk receipts, including tanker receipts.
Generate quality documentation required for raw-material receipts.
Perform quality tests required to accept raw materials according to inspection plans.
Enter Quality Notifications for rejected raw materials and identify required tasks or activities.
Review labels for Kosher certification requirements.
Follow up on initial raw-material acceptance requirements, including information on Kosher status, batch regulatory information, labels, material and packaging cleanliness, and safety seals.
Communicate with the Regulatory group to obtain raw-material information and update or revise release requirements where necessary.
Participate in investigations of Quality department complaints (QNs) and help develop corrections and corrective actions.
Support Quality Analytical and Sensory department activities when needed.
Identify and report food safety and quality concerns.
Conduct operational audits as assigned.
Participate in internal and external quality-related audits.
Adhere to safety procedures, help ensure a safe work environment, and support product and process quality expectations and process reliability goals.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Career growth opportunities.
Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Fertility benefits.
Employee Assistance Program.
Caregiver support.
401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
Paid time off.