QA Inspector

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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers.

We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Department: Quality

Location: Spring Hill, TN

The QA Inspector will perform routine auditing, equipment calibration, record keeping and overall verification that production areas follow cGMP and SOP requirements.

• Routinely monitor employees to ensure that cGMP standards and internal SOPs are followed in all areas of the production and warehouse.
• Follow cGMP, food safety, Quality guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs.
• Employee practices (hygiene and prevention of cross contamination).
• Good documentation practices and record keeping.
• Assure that every aspect of batch record is reconciled (final product yield, label reconciliation, waste) and documented completely.
• Monitor temperature, humidity, scale operation and calibration.
• Monitor overall plant sanitation and conduct swabbing as required by production.
• Examine incoming raw materials, in-process products and outgoing products for overall quality.
• Complete QC daily and weekly reports.
• Monitor allergen handling throughout production by sanitations and product labeling.
• Complete batch record close out at the end of production run.
• Perform taste test and systematic blend release.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma required.
• 1+ year work experience; preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong math skills.
• Preferred previous experience in quality, safety and sanitation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to stand for extended hours.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to wear all the required PPE including, but not limited to face mask, goggles, scrubs and hair net.
• Ability to work in a packaging area with moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator.
• Other physical requirements include bi-lateral hand and wrist movement as well as moderate squatting, bending and twisting.
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer:
Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.