Quality Floor Inspector- 2nd Shift

HACO Culinary•Manteno, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This hourly position is based in Manteno, Illinois and reports to the QC Supervisor. The Quality Floor Inspector conducts line clearance and routine analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products using a variety of testing devices and procedures to maintain product quality. The role preserves quality-compliance documentation for product traceability and customer and regulatory audits, verifies adherence to SOPs on production lines, and promptly reports non-compliance for correction to prevent possible product or raw-material spoilage.

Requirements

High school graduate with a background in a science course such as food science, chemistry, or microbiology, or equivalent work experience is an advantage.
Competence in mathematics and calculations, along with computer skills.
Good attention to detail and ability to recognize SOP non-conformance.
Good organizational skills and detailed reporting ability.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well with other departments, especially in a production environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of general manufacturing environments and practices.
Business acumen.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-startup line inspections and verify checklist items on the Line Clearance Approval sheet.
Perform swab and allergen tests according to established procedures, document results, and communicate results to production for line release.
Conduct GMP compliance and in-line process inspections and document results in SafetyChain.
Test metal detectors for ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants every two hours on all running lines.
Record metal detector results in the SafetyChain Metal Detector Check form and verify that production performs tests at the start and end of each run on every running line.
Compare analysis results with specifications and inform the QC Supervisor when results are non-compliant.
Confirm compliance with specifications for labeling, packaging, code dating, and customer-specific requirements.
Perform analytical tests using standard methods specific to raw materials or finished products, including tests such as TA, TS, pH, leakers, viscosity, moisture, and net weight.
Place an MRB-HOLD tag on non-compliant products identified on the production floor.
Collect retention samples and store them in the Cooler Retains Area for future traceability or customer-complaint reference.
Conduct GMP compliance inspections and ensure mix-deck raw materials are not expired.
Check refrigerated mix-deck raw materials to ensure they are not left unrefrigerated for extended periods; the stated maximum is 45°F.
Verify SOP compliance and promptly prepare incident reports.
Inspect products retained for shelf life to validate shelf life and investigate customer claims about product defects.
Collect samples for microbiological and environmental testing according to the established sampling scheme.
Inspect incoming raw materials according to QC protocol and report non-compliance to the QC Supervisor for completion of a SCAR.
Conduct QCP and CCP tests according to protocol, document results in SafetyChain, and confirm compliance with Food Safety and Quality Management system specifications.
Place a HOLD tag on non-conforming raw materials or finished products, record the item in the MRB log, and remove the tag once Quality Management issues a disposition.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in the laboratory.
Perform other duties as assigned.