Inspector

Job Details

Waterloo - Jessup, MD

Full Time

$16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Day

Description

The Quality Inspector supports daily operations by performing critical sampling, inspection, and basic testing of spices and seasonings in a production environment. This role ensures product integrity and quality by monitoring critical control points and verifying compliance with company and regulatory food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The Quality Inspector plays a vital role in identifying deviations and supporting corrective actions that contribute to enhancement of quality manufacturing. This is a temp-to-hire position with a 90–180 day probationary period, reporting directly to the QC Supervisor or Quality Control Manager in their absence.

This position is regularly scheduled to be staffed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m for first shift and 4:00 pm to 12:00 am for second shift, with occasional overtime as needed to support department and company business needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform sampling and basic physical and organoleptic testing of spices and seasonings in lab and production environments

Ensure accurate label and weight verification of raw materials and finished product packaging on production lines

Monitor and conduct checks of metal detection control points during production to ensure proper function

Verify correct information and labeling of staged ingredients for production of seasoning formulations

Ensure adherence to GMPs, GLPs, and food safety standards

Document and report all deviations and non-conformances to operations leads and QC supervisors

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work environment

Perform other duties as requested in support of the department and company business needs

Qualifications

Highschool Diploma or GED preferred

Strong attention to detail

Strong decision-making skills based on training and experience

Proactive, with initiative to follow through on tasks to resolution

Previous experience in a laboratory or food manufacturing environment preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stacking and lifting

Comfortable working in manufacturing settings consisting of loud and dusty production environments with strong odors

Comfortable working in a laboratory setting with chemicals of varying hazards

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

For this position, all diplomas, licenses, and other credentials to be considered.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job. It is not to be construed as encompassing all job, responsibilities, or requirements.

Bilingual Preferred. (Most common languages spoken at Elite Spice are Vietnamese, Spanish, Burmese, and French-Creole)

BENEFITS (UPON FULL-TIME HIRE)

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral Bonus Program