Quality Floor Inspector- 1st Shift

HACO CULINARY; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HACO CULINARY in Manteno, IL seeks a QC Inspector to perform line clearance, raw material and finished product testing, and to ensure regulatory compliance. The role reports to the QC Supervisor and emphasizes documentation, traceability, and timely non-conformance reporting.

Responsibilities include GMP compliance, allergen and swab testing, metal detector checks, and sample retention for traceability or complaints. Strong attention to detail and teamwork with production are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong math and calculation ability; basic computer skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to identify non-conformance to SOP.
• Excellent organizational and reporting skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with production and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearance inspections before startup using Line Clearance checklist.
• Conduct swab and allergen testing and communicate results for line release.
• Ensure GMP compliance and document results in SafetyChain.
• Run metal detector tests on all lines every 2 hours and record results.
• Verify test results against specifications and report non-compliance to QC Supervisor.
• Tag non-conforming products with MRB-HOLD and manage retention samples.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and proper storage of samples for traceability.
• Prepare incident reports and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SafetyChain

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This is an hourly position in Manteno, IL that reports to the QC Supervisor. QC Inspector conducts Line clearance, routine analysis of raw materials, in-process & finished products using a variety of testing devices & procedures to maintain product quality. Ensures that all documents for Quality compliance are consistently preserved for Product Traceability, Customer & Regulatory audit. Ensures that SOPs are adhered to in production line & reports non-compliance promptly for immediate correction to avoid possible product or raw material spoilage.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION:

• Conducts line inspections prior to start-up, verifies that items in the checklist listed in the Line Clearance Approval sheet are complied.
• Preforms swab test & allergen test as per established procedures, documents & communicate results to production to release the line.
• Conducts GMP compliance & in-line process inspection & document results in SafetyChain.
• Conducts metal detector tests (Fe, non-Fe, & SS) every 2 hrs. for ALL running lines.
• Record results in the SafetyChain Metal Detector Check form. Verifies that production complete the test at the start & end of the run for each running line.
• Compares analysis results to specifications & informs the QC Supervisor if results are not in compliance.
• Confirms compliance with all other specifications including labeling, packaging, code dating & other customer specific requirements.
• Performs analytical tests, using standard methods of analysis specific to the raw material or finished product. The test includes but limited to TA, TS pH, leakers, viscosity, moisture, & net weight.
• Pust “MRB-HOLD” tag on non-compliant products identified while still in the production floor.
• Collects retention samples & puts them in Cooler Retains Area for future reference during traceability or customer complaints.
• Conducts GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance inspection & ensures mix deck raw material is not expired.
• Checks refrigerated raw materials in the mix deck to ensure that material are not kept unrefrigerated for extended period of time that may jeopardize product safety & quality integrity (45F max allowed).
• Verifies compliance to SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) & prepares incident report promptly.
• Inspects products retained for shelf life to validate product shelf life & customers claim on product defects.
• Collects samples for micro & environmental testing as per established sampling scheme.
• Inspects in-coming Raw Materials per QC protocol, reports non-compliance to the QC Supervisor to complete SCAR.
• Conducts QCP & CCP tests as per protocol, documents result in SafetyChain & confirms specs compliance to Food Safety & QM systems.
• Performs analytical tests on samples, using standard methods of analysis specific to the raw material or finished product.
• Puts “HOLD” tag on non-conforming raw materials or finished products, record in the MRB log & removes tag as soon as Quality Management disposition is issued.
• Maintains orderliness & cleanliness in the Lab.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High School Graduate with a background in any Science courses (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology etc.) or equivalent work experience an advantage.
• Competence in math & calculations with computer skills.
• Good attention to details & ability to recognize non-conformance to SOP.
• Good organization skills & detailed in reporting.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company especially in production environment.

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices.
• Business Acumen.