Quality Control Inspector

Pay Rate: $25.24 per hour
Schedule: Flexible, approximately 20 hours per week
Key Days: Monday & Tuesday (Day Shift preferred)
Employment Type: Part-Time

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Supervisor, the Quality Control Inspector (Quality Assurance Technician) is responsible for verifying compliance with food safety, regulatory, and quality standards. This role performs microbiological, chemical, and physical testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods, while supporting auditing, documentation review, and environmental monitoring activities.

This position requires strong attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with production and quality teams.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing of raw ingredients, work-in-process, and finished products

  
  

• Perform microbiological plating (coliform, yeast, mold, etc.)

  
  

• Complete physical product testing including pH, moisture, salt, and butterfat

  
  

• Conduct sensory evaluations and manage product retain samples

  
  

• Review finished product pre-shipment paperwork

  
  

• Organize and perform environmental swabbing on a weekly basis

  
  

• Maintain accurate internal product testing records and documentation

  
  

• Assist with HACCP prerequisite programs, training, and recordkeeping

  
  

• Create, update, and maintain Quality SOPs

  
  

• Follow all Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards

  
  

• Maintain QA lab cleanliness, supplies, and inventory

  
  

• Communicate testing results clearly and escalate issues as needed

  
  

• Manage time effectively to complete tasks within assigned shift hours

  
  

• Collaborate effectively with coworkers and QA leadership

  
  

• Provide weekend coverage as required by production schedules

  
  

• Assist QA Supervisor and QA Manager with additional duties as needed

  
  

• Comply with all safety and environmental requirements

  
  

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  
  

• Basic computer skills

  
  

• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions

  
  

• Basic math skills

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

  
  

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food-related environment (dairy preferred)

  
  

• Knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, food composition, and regulations

  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

  
  

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

  
  

• Ability to adapt quickly when priorities change

  
  

• Self-directed, dependable, and team-oriented

  
  

• Flexible availability to meet production needs

  
  

• Positive, professional, and willing to learn

Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing

  
  

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

  
  

• Work in varying temperature environments, including cold and hot areas

  
  

• Exposure to environments with dust

  
  

• May include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime

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