QC Inspector

Responsibilities:

• Utilize specifications given by SICAR FARMS and USDA standards to evaluate the quality of the product (size, condition, weight, etc.)
• Learn and know the use of the tools needed to perform quality inspections of the product: calipers, scales, thermometers, etc.
• Perform inspections of all incoming product, product being done in Production, stored in inventory and outgoing product.
• Assure product meets the standards required
• Make decisions whether product meets standards and can be retained or shipped as is, needs to be re-worked or rejected.
• Assure that a report for each inspection is being done whether it is in inbound, production, inventory or outbound and if quality fails to meet standards, communicate any problems/defects found to Quality Control lead and/or Supervisor.
• Send out reports to corresponding people.
• Verify that all labeling specifications are adhered to.
• Maintain in an orderly fashion manner all records of inspections
• Assure that whatever is going to be shipped out is fully inspected, in-compliance, and authorized by Food Safety standards.
• Full collaboration with external Inspectors such as USDA, FDA, etc.
• Participate in any other commodity related tasks or Special projects such as keeping areas clean, organizing documents, cleaning and/or organizing tools that are used for inspections, assisting production, or gathering and monitoring samples.

Education and Knowledge:

• High School Certificate.
• Be able to prioritize work and be able to be independent.
• Ability to use and read measuring devices such as scales, calipers, thermometers, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft office.
• 1 to 2 years experience in similar position or produce industry preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.