Quality Inspector (QA)

Traditional Medicinals•Sebastopol, CA

7d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector performs quality inspections and ensures quality problem resolution for product manufacturing and packaging according to procedures, specifications and standards. This position also assists the Quality department with administrative aspects of quality maintenance and remediation. This is a 3rd shift position, with working hours from 11:00pm – 7:30am, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
1-2 years QA/QC experience in food, wine, pharma, or dietary supplements manufacturing facility preferred
Previous 3rd shift/graveyard experience strongly preferred
Intermediate mathematics skills including percentages
Conversant with units of measure such as grams or pounds
Able to solve problems and make decisions based on company and/or quality policy
Ability to read, interpret and apply quality standards, SOP’s, specifications and work instructions
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organization and detailed work
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Commitment to and ability to demonstrate TM’s Company values: Find good intentions, Stay curious, Be real and open, Create together, Make a meaningful difference, Keep raising the bar
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Intermediate MS Office skills
Production Management Software (RedZone preferred), System Integration Software (Ignition)
eQMS software (MasterControl)
Measurement tools and software including force gauge, calipers, balances, vacuum chambers

Responsibilities

In-process quality checks – perform visual and physical verification of production logs, data and components; assist with documentation and segregation of nonconforming components; collect/document samples and deliver to QC
In-process quality checks – perform visual and physical verification of data, products and procedures throughout packaging, labeling, etc.
Alert production staff to stop production if quality problems are identified
Problem solves with production staff to achieve prompt resolution of identified quality issues
Equipment set up verifications – Verify information, paperwork, logs, blends and components are correct against work orders and properly staged and that samples are available at each machine prior to production
Equipment changeover verifications – Verify that previous product is fully cleared from processing equipment and downstream production and that new product information is correctly entered
GMP facility walks - Identify and correct GMP violations or inconsistencies in quality procedures
Verify that documentation is complete for the production run after changeovers
Batch Production Run review – perform final verification of hard copy and electronic BPR data
Assist with investigative tasks in the Quality Department
Assist in deviation report generation or development and implementation of corrective action plans
Assist with report writing, compiling and reporting results, SOP revisions and work instructions
Provide administrative support to the department
Assist with accurate data collection and metrics reporting (Nonconforming material, First Run Quality and Quality Audits)
Other duties as assigned