QC Line Inspector EM - Nights

Simmonspetfood; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmonspetfood in Emporia, Kansas, seeks a QC Line Inspector to audit production and packaging for customer specifications. You will monitor weights, colors, odors, textures, and seal integrity, performing burst tests where needed.

Responsibilities include recording data, notifying supervisors of deviations, and ensuring accuracy in QC documentation. Team collaboration and adherence to GMP are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience in a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of GMP.
• Strong attention to detail and data recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit product weights and record results against standards.
• Check color, odor, and texture for quality compliance.
• Verify seal integrity and perform burst testing.
• Conduct product code, fill temperature, and quality checks.
• Document findings and notify supervisor of out-of-spec results.
• Record data in QC logs and input into the QC system.

Skills

Quality control

GMP knowledge

Data entry

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

QC software

Measurement instruments

Job description

Audit production and packaging processes for compliance to customer specifications. Recommend timely adjustments to improve compliance.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the quality of the product is up to customer standards, including:

Product weights to be monitored and recorded.

Checking color, odor and texture.

Checking seal integrity and performing burst testing.

Product code, fill temperature, and quality checks.

Complete tear downs for each seamer head on the running seamer.

Notify supervisor of any out of specification measurements after recheck is confirmed. Fill out documentation as required.

Record information on the Quality log sheets & input all data in the Quality control computer at the QC station for further review.

Participates as a member of the team .Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.Attends appropriate team meetings.As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and works with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the QC Line Inspector and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Steel toed shoes, Ear Plugs, Hair Net.

Travel: N/A.

Technical Experience: Experienced within a manufacturing/process environment with knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.

Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing.

Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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