QC Inspector

Chesapeake Spice Co Llc; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Operator to ensure the quality, safety, and sanitation of spice and seasoning products. You will monitor each production stage, perform room inspections, verify batch cards, and document results to meet company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include weighing oils, confirming ingredients, counting packaged units, maintaining a clean, safe work area, and communicating clearly with team members.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in lab/science field preferred.
• Experience in spices, seasonings, or food manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required).
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to taste and smell spices accurately for quality control.
• Comfortable using computers and completing documentation.
• Stand and walk for the entire shift; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to reach overhead and perform repetitive hand motions; climb ladders or platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform at least 3 room inspections per shift.
• Accurately weigh oils and verify batch card details.
• Confirm correct ingredients and weights on batch cards.
• Count and record total packaged units per batch.
• Monitor and document in-process and finished product quality checks.
• Enforce company food safety and sanitation policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Communication (English)

Math skills

Documentation

Taste and smell skills

Computers

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in lab/science field

Tools

None

Job description

Ensure the quality, safety, and sanitation of spices and seasoning products by monitoring and inspecting all stages of production. Work closely with production staff to verify that products meet company and regulatory standards.Responsibilities:Perform at least 3 room inspections per shiftAccurately weigh oils and verify batch card detailsConfirm correct ingredients and weights on batch cardsCount and record total packaged units per batchMonitor and document in-process and finished product quality checksEnforce company food safety and sanitation policiesMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentCommunicate clearly with team members and supervisorsPerform other duties as assignedHigh School diploma or GED requiredAssociate degree in lab/science field preferredExperience in spices, seasonings, or food manufacturing is a plusStrong written and verbal communication skills (English required)Basic math skills requiredAbility to taste and smell spices accurately for quality controlComfortable using computers and completing documentationStand and walk for entire shift; walk long distancesPush, pull, lift or carry up to 50 lbsReach overhead and perform repetitive hand motionsKneel, stoop, bend, and climb ladders or platformsWork at heights of 6 feet or moreTolerate exposure to strong spice odors and ingredientsAble to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarmsVisual acuity (near and far) requiredMust be able to work occasional overtime and weekendsFlexible to work in varying temperatures and production areasWork in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensityAdhere to all company safety, GMP, and hygiene standards