MQ INSPECTOR I - WEEKEND D -DAY SHIFT FRI-SUN 12 HOURS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• If Assigned To Incoming Inspection:
  • Performs raw material evaluation on all incoming shipments and obtains representative lot samples.
  • Completes necessary documentation and Oracle entries.
  • Samples incoming raw material and incoming packaged products upon receipt in warehouse.
  • Reviews COC/COA of incoming material and/or incoming packaging component, as needed.
• If Assigned To Processing Or Packaging Inspection:
  • Reviews documentation for completeness and compliance with GMPs and SOPs.
  • Performs random in-process testing to verify operator’s results.
  • Releases materials for use and reviews documentation for completeness.
  • Communicates problems/out-of-specification issues to supervisor/lead and operations personnel.
  • Aids in conducting investigations.
  • Performs AQL inspections on bulk or packaged product, as needed.
  • Places product on hold status to investigate quality issues.
  • Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Safety Responsibility Statement

• Safeguards a culture of safe production and operations; adheres to all safety rules and procedures.
• Engages in training activities to understand what constitutes a safety hazard; reports safety concerns to the supervisor, submits safety suggestions, and corrects or reports to the appropriate people when witnessing a workplace health or safety hazard until resolved.
• Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.
• Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and zero to two years related inspection experience. Familiarity with general inspection procedures and basic computer skills are required. Experience in quality department preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine e-mails to communicate within QC and with operations personnel. Must have good writing and good communication skills.
• Mental Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and averages.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to compare results to specifications to determine if result meets requirements. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a quick-paced environment and change tasks frequently. Ability to learn quickly, operate independently, and assume responsibility for new tasks is necessary.
• Physical Demands: The employee is frequently exposed to vapors and/or herbal aromas. The employee may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and biological materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.