QC Inspector (Shift: 11am - 7:30pm)

Lee Kum Kee USA; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Two weeks vacation

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

Lee Kum Kee USA is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspector to perform online, sanitation, and receiving inspections within our food production environment.

You will verify control parameters, record results, and ensure GMP/Hygiene standards are met, with a focus on timely, accurate inspections and reporting to the QA Manager.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in quality inspection; independence, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year quality inspection experience (food industry preferred).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams; detail-oriented and quality-focused.

Responsibilities

• Perform online inspections and verify production parameters.
• Record inspection results including weight, temperature, packaging.
• Conduct GMP/hygiene inspections and report violations.
• Carry out sanitation inspections daily and monthly; perform ATP tests.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging per QA/QC instructions.
• Update COA and receiving records; organize material manuals.
• Calibrate inspection equipment and assist QA Manager as needed.
• Observe nonconforming products and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Quality oriented

Independent working

Cross-functional teamwork

High responsibility

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 vacations
• Ten (10) paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

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

Online Inspection

• Conduct online inspections and verify the control parameters according to procedures and instructions for production, filling and packaging process.
• Record result 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 GMP/hygiene violation and report to 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 inspection and post-operation inspection.
• 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 malfunction.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager with any tasks related to quality compliance.
• Perform other special assignment from the management.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.