Quality Inspector; QA

SUMMARY

The Quality Inspector performs quality inspections and ensures quality problem resolution for product manufacturing and packaging according to procedures, specifications and standards. This position also assists the Quality department with administrative aspects of quality maintenance and remediation. This is a 3rd shift position, with working hours from 11:00pm – 7:30am, Monday through Friday.

• In-process quality checks – perform visual and physical verification of production logs, data and components; assist with documentation and segregation of nonconforming components; collect/document samples and deliver to QC
• In-process quality checks – perform visual and physical verification of data, products and procedures throughout packaging, labeling, etc.
• Alert production staff to stop production if quality problems are identified
• Problem solves with production staff to achieve prompt resolution of identified quality issues
• Equipment set up verifications – Verify information, paperwork, logs, blends and components are correct against work orders and properly staged and that samples are available at each machine prior to production
• Equipment changeover verifications – Verify that previous product is fully cleared from processing equipment and downstream production and that new product information is correctly entered
• GMP facility walks - Identify and correct GMP violations or inconsistencies in quality procedures
• Verify that documentation is complete for the production run after changeovers
• Batch Production Run review – perform final verification of hard copy and electronic BPR data

• Assist with investigative tasks in the Quality Department

• Assist in deviation report generation or development and implementation of corrective action plans
• Assist with report writing, compiling and reporting results, SOP revisions and work instructions
• Provide administrative support to the department
• Assist with accurate data collection and metrics reporting (Nonconforming material, First Run Quality and Quality Audits)
• Other duties as assigned

N/A

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • 1-2 years QA/QC experience in food, wine, pharma, or dietary supplements manufacturing facility preferred
  • Previous 3rd shift/graveyard experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge/Abilities/
  
  Skills:
  • Intermediate mathematics skills including percentages
  • Conversant with units of measure such as grams or pounds
  • Able to solve problems and make decisions based on company and/or quality policy
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply quality standards, SOP’s, specifications and work instructions
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organization and detailed work
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to and ability to demonstrate TM’s Company values:
    Find good intentions, Stay curious, Be real and open, Create together, Make a meaningful difference, Keep raising the bar
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Intermediate MS Office skills
  • Production Management Software (Red Zone preferred), System Integration Software (Ignition)
  • eQMS software (Master Control)
  • Measurement tools and software including force gauge, calipers, balances, vacuum chambers
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Work Environment:
  • Fast paced production environment working across all areas of production including finished product, blending, case packing, warehouse maintenance and quality control
  • Simultaneous support for up to eight manufacturing lines along with all the ancillary equipment, tasks and processes
• Office Hours/
  
  Location:
  • This position is based in Sebastopol, CA. Shift hours are from 11:00pm-7:30am, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work.
  • Remote candidates will not be considered for this role.

Compensation range is $24.62 - $32.31 per hour, plus 15% shift differential. Compensation is determined based on non-discriminatory, business-related factors, including but not limited to, training, experience, education and/or professional certificates, geographic location, and market data.

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud equal-opportunity employers. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We acknowledge, celebrate, and support individuality to the great advantage of our consumers, our stakeholders, our products, and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our people.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.