MQ INSPECTOR I - WEEKEND E -EVENING SHIFT FRI-SUN 12 HOURS (391)

Responsibilities

• 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 Certificate of Conformance (COC) / Certificate of Analysis (COA) of incoming material and/or incoming packaging component, as needed.
• 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.
• Assists supervisor/lead 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 Responsibilities

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by:

• Engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard.
• Reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting workplace health or safety hazards until resolved.
• Assisting with communicating safety information to new employees.
• Fulfilling responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and zero to two years related inspection experience.
• Familiarity with general inspection procedures and basic computer skills.
• Experience in a quality department preferred.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine emails to communicate within QC and with operations personnel. Good writing and communication skills required.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and averages.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to compare results to specifications to determine if results meet requirements. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
• Other Skills: Ability to work in a quick-paced environment and change tasks frequently. Ability to learn quickly, operate independently, and assume responsibility for new tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to handle testing equipment, raw materials and finished product, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to use sense of taste or smell and to ascend and/or descend stairs.
• Occasionally required to reach, balance, or stoop.
• Must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place:
  • Lift 20 lbs. from waist to 65 inches and return to waist level.
  • Lift 35 lbs. from 5 inches to 47 inches and return to 5 inches.
  • Lift 50 lbs. from waist with 90 degree turn.
  • Raise 55 lb. pallet from floor onto one side, move it up to 10 ft., and return to original position.
  • Push and pull with force of 42 lbs. at 36 inch height.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently exposed to vapors and/or herbal aromas.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals and biological materials.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Works in all areas of manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.