Quality Floor Inspector- 2nd Shift

Haco Culinary; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Haco Culinary in Manteno, IL is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure product quality across raw materials, in-process and finished goods. This hourly role reports to the QC Supervisor and requires performing line clearances, routine analyses, and adherence to SOPs to maintain traceability and compliance.

You will conduct tests (TA, TS pH, moisture, viscosity), operate metal detectors, document results in SafetyChain, tag non-conforming items with MRB-HOLD, and communicate findings to production to

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with a background in science (Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology) or equivalent work experience.
• Competence in math and calculations with computer skills.
• Attention to details and ability to recognize non-conformance to SOP.
• Good organization skills and detailed in reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments in production environment.
• Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices (desired).
• Business acumen (desired).

Responsibilities

• Conducts line inspections prior to start-up and verifies Line Clearance requirements.
• Performs swab and allergen tests; communicates results to production for line release.
• Ensures GMP compliance and documents results in SafetyChain.
• Performs metal detector tests every 2 hours on all lines; records results.
• Records results in SafetyChain and ensures tests are completed at start/end of runs.
• Compares results to specifications and informs QC Supervisor of non-conformances.
• Maintains SOP compliance, prepares incident reports, and retains samples for traceability.
• Collects samples for micro and environmental testing as per sampling scheme.
• Inspects incoming raw materials and reports non-conformances to QC Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math calculations

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma with science background

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.