Quality Control Inspector

Department: Quality Control • Location: Summerville, SC • Compensation: $21.00 – $23.25/hour

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm (includes weekend work)
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am (includes weekend work)
• Shift differential: additional $2.25/hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Responsibilities

• Sample and inspect incoming materials, mixtures, and in‑process materials
• Compare materials against established specifications to determine conformance
• Verify manufacturing measuring equipment; review and maintain accurate logbooks per procedures, including removal of non‑functioning equipment
• Update electronic and document systems to reflect disposition status of materials
• Perform AQL sampling inspections throughout manufacturing operations
• Conduct Quality Control checks in the production facility consistently and on time
• Perform verification on incoming, in‑process, and outgoing products
• Perform complete layout inspections using precision instruments (calipers, rulers, tape measures)
• Verify and calculate yield reconciliation results; participate in investigations when yields fall outside acceptable range; ensure material is not released until investigation is complete and disposition determined
• Manage aspects of the deviation process: review and monitor Deviation Authorizations, perform verifications as needed
• Read and evaluate documents for accuracy and consistency of terminology; ensure documents clearly represent actions performed
• Reject non‑conforming material and transfer to appropriate quarantine location
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate risks for process improvements
• Operate ERP system for packaging, label, and component release; understand basic ERP transactions

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to safely work with ingredients derived from potentially allergenic sources (nuts, soy, dairy, fish, shellfish, etc.)
• Must be able to complete all required training levels
• Willingness to assist and train new QC Inspectors when needed
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to interact with other departments to ensure compliance and facilitate part acceptance
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Physical Demands

• Wear a half‑mask or full‑air respirator for up to six hours at a time; follow Respiratory Protection Program guidelines
• Work in stationary positions and move about unassisted
• Safely operate and use assigned equipment and machinery
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
• Operate, activate, prepare, and clean equipment; occasionally grasp with force and use twisting wrist movements
• Hear and converse with supervisors and coworkers
• See and read small print; distinguish colors
• Work in moderate noise levels
• Work 12‑, 10‑, or 8‑hour shifts plus overtime as assigned
• Move or lift items up to 50 lb from floor to table and table to floor occasionally; assistance required for items over 50 lb
• Sufficient range of motion to reach overhead and to the side repetitively
• Ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 lb of materials

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities