2601 QC Outside Quality Inspector -Night Shift

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.•Mt Olive, NC

About The Position

The QC Outside Quality Inspector evaluates and tests fresh and brined stock to ensure it meets standards and specifications. The role inspects incoming containers and raw materials, samples and tests fresh and brined cucumbers, records inspection and tanking information, and enters quality data into an electronic database. The inspector also evaluates stored and purchased brine stock for quality and communicates specification deviations to supervisors and other relevant personnel. The position works with the Outside Production lead to ensure trucks and containers are inspected promptly, maintains supplies and a clean work area, and follows safety rules and company policies. The role includes work both inside and outside, with seasonal temperature variation and potential exposure to fumes, raw materials, dirt, dust, grease, chemicals, and brine. Required protective gear for some tasks includes head covers, safety glasses, gloves, and safety vests.

Requirements

High school graduation plus additional training needed.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
Basic computer knowledge.
Reliable transportation and ability to drive up to five miles per day during work hours to offsite unloading facilities.

Nice To Haves

Neat handwriting is preferred for completing forms by hand.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect every container of stock as it is unloaded from a truck or trailer.
Drive up to five miles per day during work hours to offsite unloading facilities; reliable transportation is required.
Collect samples of cucumbers and other raw materials upon arrival at the plant and assess sizing, firmness, and quality visually and manually.
Collect samples of brined stock and perform tests including acidity, salt percentage or salometer, pH, sizing, and other quality tests.
Ensure all required samples are collected and analyzed.
Document sampling and testing results on the appropriate forms and report deviations to the department 2600 Supervisor.
Record tanking information for individual tanks of fresh cucumbers and file tanking and storage information in the appropriate locations.
Collect daily tank samples and test for pH, acidity, sugar, and salometer.
Enter data for all quality inspections into the electronic database in a timely manner.
Evaluate stock brined during the year for sizing and quality issues to help determine its best use, and assess purchased brine stock for sale quality and disposition.
Inform supervisors and others of deviations from specifications.
Carry a radio and coordinate with the Outside Production lead to ensure trucks and containers are inspected in a timely manner.
Keep workstations stocked with necessary consumable supplies and keep the work area clean and neat.
Follow safety rules and company policies.
Participate in training, employee meetings, committees, and project teams as appropriate.
Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.