QC Inspector (Shift: 11am - 7:30pm)

About the company

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 200 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. The company is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, and a century-long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

About the role

This position performs work related to online inspection, sanitation inspection, receiving inspection, and other activities related to quality assurance and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Online Inspection
  • Conduct online inspections and verify control parameters according to procedures and instructions for production, filling, and packaging processes.
  • Record results of inspection, including weigh-up, filling temperature, packaging material, product code, and container closure.
  • Perform GMP/hygiene inspection based on GMP and hygiene standards.
  • Correct GMP/hygiene violations and report to the production supervisor and/or QA Manager.
  • Complete all tasks timely according to QA/QC work instructions.
• Sanitation Inspection
  • Conduct daily and monthly sanitation inspections, including pre-operation and post-operation inspections.
  • Perform ATP tests and environmental swabbing.
  • Monitor environmental air quality and inspect employees’ hygiene conditions.
  • Record inspection results and communicate with the Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Receiving Inspection
  • Inspect incoming raw materials and packaging materials according to QA/QC work instructions.
  • Take samples when needed according to the receiving manual.
  • Organize and update the Raw Material Manual, receiving records, and Certificates of Analysis (COA) from suppliers.
• Other tasks
  • Observe and record nonconforming products/production and promptly communicate with the production supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager for immediate action.
  • Make routine decisions for product holding, production line holding, etc., verify corrections and corrective actions, and document incidents accordingly.
  • Calibrate equipment used for inspections and report immediately if a device malfunctions.
  • Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with tasks related to quality compliance.
  • Perform other special assignments from management.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education (GED).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a quality inspection role (food industry preferred).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams to achieve established goals.
• Detailed-oriented, quality-oriented, with a high sense of responsibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance covered by the company.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Two (2) weeks of vacation.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.