Quality Floor Inspector- 2nd Shift

GFF Career Page; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GFF is seeking a QC Inspector for Manteno, IL, reporting to the QC Supervisor. The role conducts line clearance and routine analysis of raw materials, in-process and finished products to maintain quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include preserving documentation for traceability and audits, ensuring SOP adherence, and promptly reporting non-conformances. The position requires attention to detail and collaboration with production and QA teams.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with science coursework or equivalent experience.
• Strong math and calculation skills; comfortable with computers.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformances to SOPs.
• Good organizational and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearance inspections before start-up and verify items on Line Clearance Approval sheet.
• Conduct swab and allergen tests and communicate results to production.
• Record results in SafetyChain and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Run metal detector tests every 2 hours and document results.
• Tag non-conforming materials with MRB-HOLD and maintain MRB logs.
• Collect retention samples for traceability and audits.
• Ensure GMP compliance and proper handling of raw materials to prevent spoilage.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Math proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.