QC Inspector

Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance covered by the company

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Two weeks vacation

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd is seeking a Quality Inspector in California, Missouri. This position involves conducting inspections related to quality assurance in the food industry, including online, sanitation, and receiving inspections. Candidates must have at least a high school diploma, with a preference for 1 year of relevant experience. Successful applicants will be detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively in English, and demonstrate teamwork. This role does not require supervisory responsibilities and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a quality inspection role, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to communicate in English; bilingual skills preferred.
• Basic mathematical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct online inspections of production, filling, and packaging processes.
• Perform GMP/hygiene inspections and corrective actions.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and update necessary records.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality-oriented

Teamwork

Bilingual (English/Chinese or Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 200 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century-long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, life insurance covered by the company
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Two (2) weeks vacation
• Ten (10) paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs work related to online inspection, sanitation inspection, receiving inspection, and other activities related to quality assurance and quality control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Online Inspection

• Conduct online inspections and verify the control parameters according to procedures and instructions for production, filling and packaging process.
• Record results of inspection, including weigh‑up, filling temperature, packaging material, product code, container closure, etc.
• Perform GMP/hygiene inspection based on GMP and hygiene standards. Correct violations and report to the production supervisor and/or QA Manager.
• All jobs shall be conducted timely according to QA/QC work instruction.

Sanitation Inspection

• Conduct daily and monthly sanitation inspections, including pre‑operation and post‑operation inspections.
• Perform ATP test and environmental swabbing.
• Monitor environmental air quality and inspect employees’ hygiene condition.
• Record the result of inspection and communicate with Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.

Receiving Inspection procedures

• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials according to QA/QC work instruction.
• Take samples when needed according to the receiving manual.
• Organize and update Raw Material Manual.
• Organize and update receiving records.
• Organize and update COA from suppliers.

Other tasks

• Observe and record nonconforming products / production and promptly communicate with production supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager or designee for immediate action.
• Make routine decisions for product holding, production line holding, etc., and verify correction and corrective action and document the incident accordingly.
• Calibrate equipment used for inspections and report immediately if the device is malfunctioning.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager with any tasks related to quality compliance.
• Perform other special assignments from the management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• This position requires a minimum of high school diploma or general education (GED). Candidate must be able to work independently and in cross‑functional teams to achieve established goals. Individual must be detail‑oriented, quality‑oriented, with high sense of responsibility.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a quality inspection role (Food industry preferred).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Candidate must be able to speak, write, read and understand English to perform daily functions. Bilingual in English/Chinese or Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions furnished in written and oral form. Ideal candidate must be able to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS

Not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to perform daily job functions. The employee is required to stand, sit, kneel, and walk when performing essential job functions. Occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may be high and individuals who work in certain areas need to wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status.