Quality Inspector - Food Manufacturing

AreOnePath; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AreOnePath in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure manufactured food and ingredient products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will perform inspections using measurement tools and documented procedures, and record results.

You will collaborate with production and quality teams to contain defects, assist root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement for compliance and product quality.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.
• Working knowledge of quality inspection methods and measurement tools.
• Ability to analyze issues, document findings, and communicate nonconformance effectively.
• Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods using measurement tools and documented procedures.
• Record inspection results and document nonconformances clearly and accurately.
• Flag and support containment of defects in collaboration with production and quality teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis to identify contributing factors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection knowledge

Issue analysis and documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Food safety & regulatory compliance

Job description

Quality Inspector to ensure manufactured food and ingredient products meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process items, and finished goods using measurement tools and documented procedures.
• Record inspection results and document nonconformances clearly and accurately.
• Flag and support containment of defects in collaboration with production and quality teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis to identify contributing factors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized procedures.
• Working knowledge of quality inspection methods and measurement tools.
• Ability to analyze issues, document findings, and communicate nonconformance effectively.
• Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to food safety, regulatory compliance, and integrity.