Night Shift Quality Inspector — Food Safety & Compliance

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

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