QC Inspector

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Position Description

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for apply quality control principles to ensure products meet regulatory, client, and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of product in process on lines; including fill weights, torque values, housekeeping status, line GMP compliance, and line start-up approvals.
• Inspect incoming components, raw materials, in-process bulk, and finished products against company specifications.
• Investigate discrepancies in documentation and fill out paperwork for batch records.
• General production lines:
  • Perform line checks, evaluating at a minimum applicable product weight, product concentration levels, component weights, and accuracy of silk-screened components.
  • Verify correct components and accuracy of identification.
  • Do daily scale checks and set scales for accurate bottle weights.
  • Audit finished goods.
• Evaluate the cleanliness of the lines.
• Perform random line checks, documenting findings.
• Review batch records for errors.
• Perform and/or assist with GMP inspections and documentation of them.
• Assist as needed in training employees.
• Communicate needed corrections, major defects, and potential and actual need for line shutdown to appropriate management personnel.
• Monitor and record reject, deviations, and investigations.

• Ensure proper use of QC communication such as status stickers and placards.
• Assist with writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and upkeep of the SOP book.
• Develop/document processes for new procedures.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Perform work onsite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Quality Control Inspector 1 (Considered Entry Level Position therefore requiring most supervision/mentoring)

Quality Control Inspector 2

• Perform at an experienced and functional level therefore requiring limited supervision.
• Engage in Professional Development Activities.

Quality Control Inspector 3 (All Inspector 1 and 2 skills as well)

• Subject Matter Expert in Quality Control monitoring functions.
• Function with little supervision.
• Keep current on industry regulations.

Quality Control Inspector 4 – Lead (All Inspector 1, 2, and 3 skills as well)

• Act as an alternate supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.

• Act as subject matter expert.
• Make decisions autonomously.
• Function as a lead with the Supervisor present.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school or equivalent.
• Proven experience in multitasking in the work environment.
• Minimum 3 months experience working in a production environment.
• Minimum 2 yrs QC Technician experience in a production environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use a variety of scales and measurement devices.
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Intermediate reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English competently.
• Ability to proofread details, analyze discrepancies, and make logical decisions.
• Cooperative attitude and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with and comfortable working with computers.
• Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Knowledge, Certifications, Skills & Abilities

• CRT or PC knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years training experience.
• Advanced math and statistical analysis skills.
• Formal training or work experience in quality control or TQM.
• Training in quality control techniques (2 years) or equivalent experience.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment – some temperature extremes, dust, noise, and wet.
• Office environment – Climate-controlled.
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Requires use of PPE such as safety glasses, hairnets, or gloves
• No annual travel expectations with this position.