Inspector Night Shift

McCain Foods; Washburn (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Leave support

Job summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Washburn, ME is hiring an Inspector Night Shift to monitor quality and safety of incoming potatoes and finished frozen products. You will verify supplier specifications, document inspection results, and help maintain an audit-ready plant environment.

The role requires 1-3 years in food manufacturing, knowledge of HACCP and GMPs, and strong attention to detail. This full-time night shift offers hourly pay starting at $20 with a $1.50 differential, plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality inspection, or related environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and standards (HACCP, GMPs, BRCGS) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail to identify quality defects and food safety concerns.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, data entry, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw potatoes for size, defects, rot, disease, foreign material, and overall quality.
• Verify supplier compliance with product specifications and contractual requirements.
• Communicate non-conforming raw material concerns to Quality Assurance and Production teams.
• Inspect finished frozen products for color, texture, size, defects, uniformity, and conformance to specifications.
• Conduct routine quality checks throughout production and packaging processes.
• Monitor metal detection and weight verification activities at critical control points.
• Complete inspection records, sanitation logs, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify and elevate quality, food safety, and contamination risks to leadership when necessary.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Participate in sanitation, housekeeping, and end-of-run cleaning activities to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Inspector Night Shift

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 44633

McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA.

About The Role.

The Inspector is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and verifying the quality and safety of incoming raw potatoes and finished frozen products. This role ensures compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and food safety programs, including HACCP, GMPs, and BRCGS. The Inspector plays a critical role in preventing non-conforming materials from entering or leaving the production process while supporting efficient plant operations and maintaining a safe, audit-ready environment.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Inspect incoming raw potatoes for size, defects, rot, disease, foreign material, and overall quality.
• Verify supplier compliance with product specifications and contractual requirements.
• Communicate non-conforming raw material concerns to Quality Assurance and Production teams.
• Inspect finished frozen products for color, texture, size, defects, uniformity, and conformance to specifications.
• Conduct routine quality checks throughout production and packaging processes.
• Monitor critical quality and food safety control points, including metal detection and weight verification activities.
• Complete inspection records, sanitation logs, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify and elevate quality, food safety, and contamination risks to leadership when necessary.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Participate in sanitation, housekeeping, and end-of-run cleaning activities to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, quality inspection, or a related environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety systems and standards, including HACCP, GMPs, and BRCGS preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality defects, inconsistencies, and food safety concerns.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, data entry, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in a food manufacturing environment, including refrigerated and cold conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across production and quality teams.
• Ability to follow established inspection procedures, safety requirements, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical activities such as lifting, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, pushing, and pulling equipment and materials.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including proper PPE usage, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and hazard reporting.

Compensation Package:

Starting at $20 USD hourly + $1.50 hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits:

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:

Manufacturing

Location(s):

US - United States of America : Maine : Washburn

Company:

McCain Foods USA, Inc.