Inspector

Position Summary

The inspector is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of products throughout the production process. This position involves inspecting product for defects, verifying specifications, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. 

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough inspections of product at various stages of production.
• Monitor production processes for adherence to safety protocols and operational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations by following established protocols and industry standards.
• Participate in regular quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.
• Assist in training new employees on inspection techniques and quality control processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all safety and hygiene standards.
• Crider Foods requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience in inspection within the food manufacturing or canning industry is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, quality standards, and canning processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to follow directions and perform manual labor.

Positions reporting to this person

None

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.
• The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.