Quality Inspector

About the Company

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Responsible for verifying the quality and safety of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished goods. This role includes reviewing documentation such as Certificates of Analysis (COAs), conducting in-production checks, and performing pre-operational inspections to ensure facility sanitation and equipment readiness.

• Inbound & Outbound Inspection:
  Inspect all incoming and outgoing loads for defects, damage, and compliance with specifications.
• COA Review:
  Verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other shipping documents for accuracy and conformance.
• Corrective Actions:
  Report quality issues and non-conformances immediately; recommend and document corrective actions before products are released for shipping.
• In-Production Monitoring:
  Review batch documentation and production logs in real-time to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Sampling & Testing:
  Help collect representative samples for laboratory analysis, sensory evaluation, and microbiological testing.
• Equipment Calibration:
  Perform daily calibrations on essential equipment such as scales, thermometers, ATP machines, etc.
• Other job duties as assigned

• Exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills for reporting defects, and the ability to work in fast-paced or temperature-controlled environments.
• GMP and Food Safety Proficiency required
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or quality control (e.g., knowledge of HACCP, SQF, or FDA/USDA regulations) is highly valued.
• SAP experience highly preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Must be a self-starter, able to complete work accurately with minimal supervision
• Ability to achieve multiple objectives in an environment of changing priorities, high pressure and fast pace
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for data entry and report generation.
• Ensure Food Safety, Legality and Quality of all products

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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