Quality Assurance Inspector

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform process inspections and show records for each process running and quality of products produced.
• Show records for each process running and quality of products produced.
• Communicate any special instructions or information on quality issues to the incoming Quality Auditors and/or Dept. Managers/Supervisors.
• Work independently to manage and measure results and present project summaries.
• Establish sorting limits/guidelines, in addition to monitoring sorting processes and the proper handling of nonconforming products.
• Give disposition whether to scrap, sort, or accept materials in question of quality conformance.
• Pull samples from production orders requiring customer samples or for internal use.
• Responsible for assisting with the calibration of all testing equipment.
• Perform, evaluate, organize various specified testing of products and maintain the quality records as defined by the department procedures.
• Maintain quality records by filing and data entry into the computer.
• Absorb and assist with safe practice/housekeeping (AIB/GMP) and training processes within the organization.
• Absorb and assist with the maintenance of the quality plan and procedures to facilitate accomplishments of the company’s business plan objectives and goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Detail oriented with ability to organize
• Must possess leadership skills, have the ability to multi-task and have strong communication skills.
• Proficient in data collection and compilation to use Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to generate quality graphs, trend analysis and maintain records.
• Ability to use and maintain test equipment and calibration

Education and Experience

• High School/GED diploma
• Experience in Statistical Process Control
• Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing setting
• Basic math skills

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing/able to work hours outside of regular shift and overtime as requested
• Required to have color differential skills (not colorblind)

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year