Raw Material Inspector 1st Shift

Fresh Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Columbia, SC seeks a Receiving Inspector to ensure raw product quality meets company and customer requirements. This role performs inspections, documents results, and communicates with QA management across shifts.

Responsibilities include applying HOLD tags, monitoring inventory, and coordinating with QA to maintain GMP compliance. The position requires attention to detail and ability to work in cold, wet environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years receiving inspection or QA experience preferred.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to work in cold and wet environment.
• Detail-oriented documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all raw product trucks (Organic and Conventional) per Fresh Express Receiving SOP received during shift (10pm, 4am, 8am)
• Document inspection results on paper and in SafetyChain per shipment, per vendor lot
• Communicate product inspection results with QA management regularly during shift, via email or phone
• Apply HOLD tags as required per inspection results or QA management direction, documenting in HOLD log
• Monitor inventory for aged product and coordinate documentation with QA Supervision
• Complete dump allocations (as needed) when product is rotated by receiving crew, collecting information and documenting in SafetyChain
• Monitor raw product during production in raw feed and reporting findings to QA management
• Collect samples from raw product as needed for shipments
• Select raw product used for production samples, as needed
• Follow up on previous shipments, as needed and directed
• Monitor coolers and report uncovered bins and notify supply chain employees if clean-up is required
• Monitor for safety issues or GMP violations, reporting to QA management when found
• Other duties as assigned by QA management

Skills

Attention to detail

General computer skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SafetyChain

Job description

Objective:

To ensure product used within the facility meets both company and customer requirements

Safety Requirements

• Must be able to lift 35lbs+ using approved lifting techniques
• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time in cold, wet environments

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect all raw product trucks (Organic and Conventional) per Fresh Express Receiving SOP received during shift (10pm, 4am, 8am)
• Document inspection results on paper and in Safetychain per shipment, per vendor lot
• Communicate product inspection results with QA management regularly during shift, via email or phone
• Apply HOLD tags as required per inspection results or QA management direction, documenting in HOLD log
• Montior inventory for aged product and coordinate documentation with QA Supervision
• Complete dump allocations (as needed) when product is rotated by receiving crew, collecting information and documenting in Safetychain
• Monitor raw product during production in raw feed and reporting findings to QA management
• Collect samples from raw product as needed for shipments
• Select raw product used for production samples, as needed
• Follow up on previous shipments, as needed and directed
• Monitor coolers and report uncovered bins and notify supply chain employees if clean-up is required
• Monitor for safety issues or GMP violations, reporting to QA management when found
• Other duties as assigned by QA management

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years Receiving inspection or quality assurance experience preferred
• General computer skills
• Ability to work in cold and wet environment
• Must be detail-oriented with respect to documentation and communication.
• Flexible and open to change
• Self-motivated and result oriented
• Excellent attendance
• Positive team player