Quality Assurance Inspector

Overview

Tests and inspects product at various stages of production process and complies and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of product.

Responsibilities

• Monitors sanitation and proper sanitation procedures.
• Inspects processing equipment to ensure it’s completely sanitized prior to running production.
• Monitors specific processes assigned for each product, i.e., quality (grade), weight control, etc.
• Records test data applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Maintains and files test data records.
• Assists Production Dept. in meeting company specifications and government regulations.
• Notifies production supervisor and QC manager if samples are out of grade.
• Performs analysis for enzyme deactivation (Peroxidase/Catalyse).
• Checks and records blancher temperatures and retention time.
• Checks chlorine concentrations in waste line at chiller, sprayers, residual, etc.
• Checks and records net/drained weights.
• Checks scales to ensure calibration (accurate weight and balance).
• Inspects packaging, labels and coding to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Adheres to all company and facility policies, work rules, and procedures.
• Will don personal protective equipment (PPE) before commencing work.
• Follows all safety guidelines set forth by the Company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in food quality assurance or related field preferred, but not required.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and statistical analysis preferred, but not required.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

LANGUAGE: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules/signs, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures