Quality Inspector, 3rd Shift

Prinova•Carol Stream, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is primarily responsible for daily and assigned quality assurance and quality control activities related to in-process inspections in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Duties include equipment swabbing, room clearance, sample verification, and work order review. The role inspects compliance with GMPs, HACCP, PPE requirements, and the company’s Quality System procedures and practices. The position works primarily on the production floor and makes frequent rounds in a warehouse environment. The inspector collaborates with manufacturing teams, supports quality-related training, maintains quality documentation, and helps implement corrective actions and improve quality assurance processes. Employees are responsible for complying with food safety, food defense, food quality, and occupational safety requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree or at least one year of equivalent work experience.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret regulatory information, industry standards, and international and federal food regulations.
Proficiency in basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Strong understanding of unit conversions across measurement systems.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to make informed judgments about the correctness, accuracy, and appropriateness of information.
Knowledge of JD Edwards and DocuWare.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook successfully.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
Ability to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment and stand for extended periods.
Ability to perform occasional squatting, bending, and twisting, and to work above shoulder level.
Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air, with or without a respirator.
Ability to wear required PPE, including scrubs, a hair net, lab coat, and face mask.
Ability to work around a variety of smells and aromas.
Ability to adjust the work schedule as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Perform production in-process inspections at required frequencies, including label approvals, CCP verification, weight checks, and manufacturing pre- and post-operational reviews.
Generate associated documentation and communicate non-conformances.
Physically compare manufactured products for color, odor, and appearance.
Perform sieve analysis on raw and blended materials.
Perform ATP, EMP, allergen, and equipment swabbing.
Perform equipment calibration for scales, laboratory equipment, ATP meters, and magnets.
Gather swabs and documentation and complete allergen, EMP, sanitation, and HACCP validation reports.
Complete daily pre- and post-operational verification in logbooks, operational documentation, and manufacturing processes.
Perform monthly internal GMP audits, screen and scoop inventory, and complete other assigned duties on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules.
Inventory quality-related chemicals and supplies needed for quality tasks.
Investigate, complete, and maintain sRCA records, incident investigations, holds, and deviations.
Assist with quality-related training activities.
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions and improve quality assurance processes.
Assist with hygienic collection of production pre-shipment samples.
Stay informed about current regulations and industry standards.
Follow food safety programs and monitor the work area for food safety adherence.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with food safety, food defense, food quality, and occupational safety standards and company rules, regulations, and procedures.