Quality Assurance Inspector (2nd Shift)

Carnivore Meat Company•Green Bay, WI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The FSQA Inspector upholds food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards for pet food products. The role monitors and verifies manufacturing activities from raw material selection through final packaging, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal quality systems, and customer specifications. The inspector serves as the primary quality and food safety contact on the production floor, supports corrective actions and continuous improvement, and helps protect product integrity and consumer trust.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
Proficiency in laboratory testing, data recording, and basic computer systems.
Organized, adaptable, and committed to product safety and quality.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality assurance or quality control within the food manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and other food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Inspect and audit raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for compliance with quality and safety standards.
Perform laboratory tests and analyses to identify contaminants or deviations from specifications.
Evaluate and test products according to the Quality Plan.
Place nonconforming products on physical hold and communicate findings to relevant personnel.
Collaborate with production teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
Collect raw material samples from production for laboratory testing.
Conduct visual and swab-based pre-operational sanitation verifications and initiate corrective or preventive actions as needed.
Monitor employee hygiene practices and communicate noncompliance to appropriate staff.
Audit glass and brittle plastic controls.
Verify scale weights and oxygen analyzer accuracy according to established schedules.
Serve as the primary quality and food safety contact on the production floor.
Report FSQA system issues to leadership and ensure compliance with FSQA standards.
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, AAFCO, and other applicable regulatory and industry standards.
Stay current with evolving regulations and implement required process or documentation updates.
Monitor production from ingredient receipt through packaging to identify food safety and quality risks.
Partner with production teams on corrective and preventive measures and continuous process improvement.
Maintain accurate, timely records of inspections, tests, and other quality assurance activities.
Prepare reports on product quality, safety, and compliance for management review.
Enter and manage data in applicable computer systems.
Train production and support staff on quality assurance protocols, sanitation practices, and food safety procedures.
Develop, update, and communicate standard operating procedures and training materials.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to identify and implement product and process improvements.
Recommend and support actions to enhance quality, food safety, and operational efficiency.
Replenish sanitation and personal hygiene supplies in production areas as needed.
Collaborate with production personnel and the FSQA Supervisor in the best interest of the organization.
Promote food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement across departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.