Quality Inspector II

MeriCal • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

MeriCal’s Quality Inspector II ensures dietary supplement products comply with company specifications and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The role performs objective and subjective inspections and determines whether nonconformances have occurred. Through random sampling and testing of incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished packaging, the inspector helps ensure high-quality products are ready for release. Items that do not meet specifications are investigated, and corrective actions are documented to help prevent recurrence.

The inspector works across multiple production stages, conducts and documents sampling and testing, verifies production records and materials, and communicates quality issues to manufacturing and leadership. The role also reviews cleaning logs, verifies production-line readiness, and helps maintain a safe, orderly work environment. The scheduled hours are Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in a quality-related environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25–30 pounds when needed.
• High school diploma or certificate, one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Food safety or dietary supplement experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices under 21 CFR Parts 111, 117, and 211 are followed.
• Independently inspect across multiple production stages and verify compliance with quality standards.
• Follow instructions and understand quality expectations for materials, components, and products.
• Conduct analytical, microbial, customer, and retain sampling using appropriate techniques and test methods; verify results against dimensional and functional specifications.
• Maintain testing records and metrics, including quantities of defective products per batch.
• Collect applicable samples and document them in the appropriate quality records, such as batch records, specifications, and Unipoint.
• Communicate with the next-level leader before rejecting raw materials, in-process manufacturing, or finished product for quality reasons.
• Perform in-process testing, including allergen, ATP, water activity, Brix, hardness, thickness, and friability tests.
• Guide manufacturing teams on corrective actions for out-of-specification results.
• Verify bills of materials for bulk and packaging components, proper identification and organization of materials and goods on the production floor, reconciliation, and pallet counts.
• Enter quality data and verify expiration dates in the ERP system before finished-goods release.
• Verify batch records match items staged on manufacturing and packaging lines.
• Verify monitoring equipment, including scales, metal detectors, and torque meters, is functioning according to established SOPs.
• Conduct bulk and final-product acceptable quality limit (AQL) inspections and apply sampling schemes based on sample size and AQL parameters.
• Review cleaning logs and provide verification authorization signatures to release production lines.
• Ensure proper hold procedures and alert management to unusual occurrences or issues affecting raw materials, production, or packaging.
• Routinely inspect and maintain the work environment and ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Operate a forklift or pallet jacks if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• No-cost vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid company holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Sick leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Comprehensive wellness program.
• Medical insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospitalization indemnity plans.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.

What This Job Offers

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