Quality Assurance Inspector

Overview

At Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., our portfolio centers around dairy and non-dairy nutritional ingredients. We co-innovate and deliver ingredient solutions and precision premixes for use in the mainstream food and beverage, infant and clinical, and functional nutrition markets. We are the number one provider of whey-based nutritional ingredients globally and the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese. Our protein systems have transformed the bar and beverage categories — bringing higher protein, cleaner labels, and greater product functionality to market.

We have a direct presence in 21 countries, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Germany, and China, as well as international sales and technical offices worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY

Inspects for and promotes cGMP and SOP compliance in production and the warehouse. Reviews documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00/hr

• Inspects production facility and personnel for cGMP and SOP compliance. Inspects work area for cleanliness, organization, possible cross-contamination issues, dress code, proper equipment and utensil use, storage, etc. Notifies the appropriate personnel of non-compliance and follows up on corrections.
• Inspects warehouse facility and personnel for cGMP and SOP compliance. Notifies the appropriate personnel of non-compliance and follows up on corrections.
• Inspects documentation for completion, accuracy, and compliance with SOPs. These include manufacturing logbooks, batch sheets, weighing printouts, labels, and similar documents.
• May assist in investigations of quality issues.
• Maintains a QA log book in the Orange facility for all daily notes and occurrences.
• Inspects and releases equipment for cleanliness before the manufacturing of products.
• Assists in employee training, including cGMPs, SOPs, HACCP, personal hygiene, and dress code.
• Must be able to work in an allergen environment, including milk, eggs, shellfish, wheat, soy, and tree nuts.
• Completes additional tasks and projects as assigned by management.

Education, Training:

• Minimum:
  High School Diploma, GED, or Technical School Diploma.
• First shift: 0-2 years of inspection experience in a production facility.
• All other shifts: 1-3 years of inspection experience in a production facility.

Knowledge, Skills &

Competencies:

• General Knowledge of the food manufacturing process.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees in a productive manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of cGMP regulations.
• Must be able to complete forms and write legibly.
• Ability to multitask and bring tasks to completion.
• Must be computer literate and able to learn how to use the company’s computer system.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must be able to perform general math, including percentages.
• Must have good attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Lab coats/uniforms when on the production floor.
• Safety Glasses when on the production floor.
• Gloves as required.
• “Dust” masks as needed/required.
• Any other PPE as required/recommended.

• Minimal travel required.

Disclaimer

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We will give your application consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.