Quality Sanitation Inspector

Hans Kissle•Haverhill, MA

10h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Sanitation Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality food products through comprehensive quality inspections, sanitation verification, pre-operational assessments, and food safety monitoring activities. This position is responsible for evaluating facility conditions, verifying sanitation effectiveness, monitoring compliance with food safety and quality standards, and supporting regulatory and certification requirements. The Quality Sanitation Inspector works closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) teams to identify and correct deficiencies, maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF, and company policies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Previous experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, quality inspection, food safety, or quality assurance preferred.
Experience working in refrigerated and wet food manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
Proficient with computers, tablets, and digital compliance systems.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word
Intermediate proficiency in Electronic Compliance Systems
Intermediate proficiency in Web-Based Sanitation or Quality Management Software
Redzone or similar operational software preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and strong observation skills.
Ability to identify food safety, sanitation, and quality risks.
Ability to quickly learn and apply food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Basic understanding of HACCP, GMPs, SQF, sanitation verification, allergen control, and food defense principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to document observations and findings accurately and clearly.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to support production, sanitation, and quality objectives while maintaining compliance standards.
Ability to identify concerns, evaluate risks, and assist with corrective actions.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Prior experience in Food Manufacturing Quality Assurance or Sanitation
HACCP Certification
SQF Training
GMP Training
Sanitation Certification
Internal Audit Training
Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills

Responsibilities

Conduct post-sanitation and pre-operational inspections of equipment, production lines, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
Verify cleaning effectiveness and sanitary conditions prior to production startup.
Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies that may impact food safety, product quality, or regulatory compliance.
Verify facility readiness for production activities through detailed inspection and evaluation processes.
Monitor compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements throughout the facility.
Utilize ATP monitoring equipment and other approved testing methods to verify sanitation effectiveness.
Conduct environmental and operational inspections to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
Monitor allergen controls, product zoning practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Evaluate production environments for potential contamination risks and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
Support implementation and verification of HACCP, SQF, Food Defense, and sanitation programs.
Maintain accurate inspection records, testing results, corrective action reports, and verification documentation.
Complete all required documentation in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
Document deviations, non-conformances, and corrective action activities.
Utilize Microsoft Office, Redzone, and company software systems to maintain inspection records and compliance documentation.
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and audit ready.
Observe, monitor, and reinforce compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Communicate GMP, sanitation, and food safety concerns to supervisors and appropriate personnel.
Conduct routine inspections of production areas, employee practices, equipment, and facilities to verify compliance.
Support facility readiness for internal, customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.
Collaborate with Production, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to resolve food safety and quality concerns.
Assist with troubleshooting process deviations and implementing corrective actions.
Identify opportunities for process improvements related to food safety, sanitation, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support food safety culture programs throughout the organization.
Support compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, SQF, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
Assist in maintaining programs and records required for regulatory and third-party certification audits.
Report food safety, sanitation, and quality concerns in a timely manner.
Support employee training initiatives related to GMPs, sanitation procedures, food safety programs, and quality requirements.
Promote a culture of food safety, quality awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Assist in coaching employees on compliance expectations when appropriate.
Utilize Redzone and other compliance systems to support food safety monitoring, recordkeeping, corrective action tracking, and continuous improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor, Sanitation Supervisor, or FSQA Manager.