Job description

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements. We are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing and marketing and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for a great company with opportunities to grow, competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

The Quality Assurance Inspector, Packaging is responsible for performing in-process auditing of packaging, inspecting labels, packaging components and finished product to ensure conformance to specification.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Audits packaging operations ensuring cGMP compliance and adherence to company procedures.
• Inspects finished product, using a statistical sampling plan, to verify conformance to specifications.
• Inspect labels and packaging components at receipt to verify conformance to specifications.
• Performs secondary review of DSHEA label inspection reports and approves release of conforming material.
• Completes and files required documentation.
• Approve labeling (expiration dating, correct label revision, lot numbers, and coding placement) according to batch record specification prior to the start of packaging batch.
• May assist the Quality Assurance Department in the inspection of raw materials at receipt and/or assist with bulk product inspections to verify conformance to specifications.
• May assist with performing physical inspection and testing as required such as Identity testing using FT-IR analyzer,  disintegration, Loss on Drying using moisture analyzer, loose and/or tapped density, sieve analysis using  various screens with Ro-tap equipment, weight variation, hardness and thickness testing, Irradiation screening using PPSL equipment.
• Communicates inspection failures and non-conformances to QA Supervisor or QA Coordinator.
• Follows QA Coordinator/Supervisor/Manager instruction on handling non-conforming materials or product.
• Understands and follows company procedures and policies for inspecting materials and finished product established  in compliance with 21 CFR 111, Dietary Supplement cGMP.
• Understands and follows written instruction provided in company procedures and specifications. Notifies QA Coordinator or Supervisor of any deviations to the procedure or specifications. 
• Obtains instructions approval for handling deviation prior to initiating action.
• Able to communicate and interact effectively with Purchasing, Planning, R & D, Distribution, Inventory Control Operations, Client Services and Quality personnel.
• Maintain a sanitary working environment.
• Assists with management/maintenance of Finished Good retains.
• Assists with duties related to label cage maintenance.
• Performs other duties as requested. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required. BA/BS degree in physical science or Quality Experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to document information completely and accurately.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Proven knowledge and ability to conduct and interpret inspection criteria, data and results.
• Proven organizational skills and task management ability.

Physical Demands

• Employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel product, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, talk and hear. Frequently required to sit and stand.
• Job requires use of close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Lifting requirement up to 50 pounds. 

Training

Standard Operating Procedures training is required initially as a new hire, annually, and as SOPs are updated, annual HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practice training requirement with assessment. 

Decision Making

Employee will make decisions related to packaging products to ensure conformance with component and batch record specifications.

Communication

Strong communication skills - both written and verbal. 

Results of Action

Employee inspection will help determine whether the product is acceptable for production use and/or shipment.

Equipment Used

Computer, printer, label counter, pallet jack, sampling tools, scales and hydraulic carts.

Work Environment

Production facility exposed to moving mechanical parts, computerized equipment, forklifts, and heavy pallets, moderate to loud noise level and air-borne dust and powders. While working, Employees will be required to wear various personal protective equipment (e.g. gowning, hair net, face mask, gloves, goggles, etc.).

Benefits:

• Medical plan options – Two HMO and one PPO
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options. 
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly employee lunches, Employee of Month and other recognition programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive training
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.  

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.