Quality Assurance Inspection Specialist

Nordic Naturals; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 88,828,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Naturals in Watsonville, CA is seeking a QA Inspection Specialist to lead quality control for components, in-process and finished goods, and to document activities in our SAP ERP system. You will help ensure Nordic Naturals quality standards are met across production and comply with applicable regulations.

The role involves reviewing supplier docs, coordinating Document Control, and supporting FDA/CDPH audits and 21 CFR Part 111 compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with MS Office and have advanced document editing skills in Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Monday.com project management tools.
• Familiarity with SAP HANA is preferred.
• This position requires mandatory daily attendance at our Watsonville, CA headquarters.
• BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry or equivalent combination of education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ product inspection or document control.
• 1-3 years of experience in related field within the food, dietary supplement or related industry.
• Certificates in HACCP, PQCI or auditing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspection, review and disposition of components, in-process and manufactured goods, including new receipt, returned and reworked materials.
• Coordinate the activities of Document Control including creation, distribution, and auditing of controlled documents associated with product components and specifications at all production levels.
• Review supplier submitted documentation against internal specifications for labels and boxes, raw materials, in-process and finished product.
• Working knowledge of food and/or dietary supplements labeling and regulations.
• Assist in FDA, CDPH, and third-party audits to meet 21 CFR Part 111.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

BA/BS in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Smartsheet

Monday.com

SAP HANA

Job description

Location: Watsonville, CA - Onsite 5 Days a week.

Salary: $31 per hour - $35 per hour

Position Summary

Reporting Quality Assurance Management, the QA Inspection Specialist is responsible for quality control, components, in-process and finished goods inspection and documentation. This position works closely with Operations and Division of Compliance, Science and Development. The role be heavily involved with documentation and data review and entry into our SAP ERP system. Working to create and ensure Nordic Natural quality standards are met at all levels of production. Comply with Nordic Naturals quality standards as well as State, Federal, and international regulations. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Assurance Management.

Essential Functions

• Assist with inspection, review and disposition of components, in-process and manufactured goods, including new receipt, returned and reworked materials.
• Coordinate the activities of Document Control including creation, distribution, and auditing of controlled documents associated with product components and specifications at all production levels.
• Review supplier submitted documentation against internal specifications for labels and boxes, raw materials, in-process and finished product.
• Working knowledge of food and/or dietary supplements labeling and regulations.
• Assist in FDA, CDPH, and third-party audits to meet 21 CFR Part 111.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Strategic Planning - Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient with MS Office and have advanced document editing skills in Word and Excel and/or the google suite equivalents.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet and Monday.com project management tools
• Familiarity with SAP HANA is preferred.

Other Requirements

• This position requires mandatory daily attendance at our Watsonville, CA headquarters.
• BA/BS in Biology, Chemistry or equivalent combination of education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ product inspection or document control
• 1-3 years of experience in related field within the food, dietary supplement or related industry.
• Certificates in HACCP, PQCI or auditing a plus.

Physical Demands

Stand F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering F (Frequently)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)

Climb N (Not Applicable)

Crawl N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Lift/Carry

12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

N (Not Applicable)

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound (Must be able to use a computer multimedia and communications)
• Sense of Taste

Work Environment

Works in a climate-controlled environment