QA INSPECTOR III

McCormick & Company • HUNT VALLEY, MD

11d • $24 - $35 • 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 role coordinates quality department activities and tasks, handles raw material sampling and resampling, supports teamwork and quality-related audits, and helps maintain safety, product and process quality, and process reliability. The position works with receiving and warehouse teams and coordinates with regulatory staff to support the inspection and acceptance of raw materials. It also supports quality investigations, analytical and sensory activities, and operational audits.

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, manage multiple priorities, and work 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

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

Responsibilities

• Sample and resample incoming materials for testing and acceptance.
• Sample and resample materials requested for follow-up due to failing results, shelf-life extensions, or other needs.
• 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 into the system and identify required tasks and activities.
• Review labels for Kosher certification requirements.
• Follow up on initial raw material acceptance requirements, including Kosher information, batch regulatory information, labels, material and packaging cleanliness, and safety seals.
• Request information from the regulatory group and update or revise release requirements as needed.
• Participate in investigations of quality department complaints and Quality Notifications to 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 quality-related internal and external audits.
• 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, and caregiver support.
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED