QC Receiving Inspector

Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; 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) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., seeks a Quality Inspector to perform inspection of raw materials, packaging, and returned goods, ensuring QA/QC compliance. The role may require off-hours or weekend work.

Responsibilities include receiving inspection, recording results, GMP/hygiene checks, sanitation audits, and assisting the QA Manager with quality tasks. English proficiency is required; bilingual in English/Chinese or Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Must work independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• English language skills; bilingual in English/Chinese or Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging per QA/QC work instructions.
• Record inspection results with product code, weights, temperatures, and packaging data.
• Perform GMP/hygiene inspections and report violations.
• Conduct daily and monthly sanitation inspections.
• Assist QA Manager with quality compliance tasks.
• Observe and report nonconforming products for immediate action.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality oriented

Sense of responsibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 quality and specification compliance inspection of raw materials, packaging materials and returned goods. The position may also require investigation of non‑conforming materials, assistance with shelf‑life sample handling, and online QC backup, sometimes off‑hour or on weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receiving Inspection: Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials according to QA/QC work instructions.
• Inspect incoming bulk materials (sugar, soybean oil, non‑GMO soybean oil).
• Collect samples using hygiene methods when needed according to the receiving manual.
• Organize and update Raw Material Manual.
• Organize and update receiving records.
• Organize and update COA from suppliers.
• Work with the QA Supervisor to investigate non‑conformance of RM/PM.
• Inspect returned goods for quality condition.
• Organize and account for shelf‑life samples.
• Online Inspection: Conduct online inspections and verify control parameters according to procedures and instructions for production, filling and packaging processes.
• Record inspection results, including weigh‑up, filling temperature, packaging material, product code, container closure, etc.
• Perform GMP/hygiene inspections based on GMP and hygiene standards, correct violations, and report to production supervisor and/or QA Manager.
• Conduct daily and monthly sanitation inspections, including pre‑operation and post‑operation inspections.
• Perform ATP test and environmental swabbing.
• Record results of inspections and communicate with Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.
• All jobs shall be conducted timely according to QA/QC work instructions.
• Observe and record non‑conforming products/production and promptly communicate for immediate action.
• Assist the QA Manager with any tasks related to quality compliance.
• Perform other special assignments from management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Must work independently and in cross‑functional teams to achieve established goals.
• Skills: Detail‑oriented, quality‑oriented, high sense of responsibility; ability to apply common sense to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Language: Speak, write, read, and understand English. Bilingual in English/Chinese or Spanish preferred.
• Mathematical: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer that values diversity and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. No discrimination is tolerated on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.